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Neonatal Critical Care Transport Service in Kent, Surrey and Sussex for NHS England South East

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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19 Feb 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the Neonatal Critical Care Transport Service in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, aimed at providing driver and ambulance services. Categorised under 'Patient-transport vehicles' (CPV 34114122) and 'Transport services (excluding Waste transport)' (CPV 60000000), this contract was awarded through a selective procurement method under a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £1,240,000, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was officially awarded on 19th February 2025, with the deadline for the tender period having been 19th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its selective procurement approach. Businesses specialising in patient transport services, particularly those with capabilities in handling neonatal critical care, can find substantial growth prospects in this contract. The awarded contract to Starcross Trading Limited t/a BEARS indicates the scope for similar businesses to secure future procurement opportunities with the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit.

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Notice Title

Neonatal Critical Care Transport Service in Kent, Surrey and Sussex for NHS England South East

Notice Description

Contract for the driver and ambulance element of the Neonatal Critical Care Transport Service has been awarded following a mini competition under a DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe1d9de3-cded-475e-b541-28ef9e099eb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403a0388-7813-4d6d-8278-5bc5a3bd481d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,240,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AG
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARCROSS TRADING LIMITED T/A BEARS.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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