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Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport - NECTAR

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

22 Apr 2025 at 07:59

Award

19 Mar 2025 at 16:35

Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport - NECTAR project, managed by The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, reached the tender update stage as of 22 April 2025. The procurement categorised under health services aims to appoint a provider to deliver and maintain an ambulance fleet and drivers to assist in a sustainable patient transport service across the North East and Cumbria. IAS Medical was awarded the contract with a projected start date on 1 July 2025, for a five-year term with options for two 12-month extensions. The contract, valued at approximately £12,189,581.60 excluding VAT, was conducted through an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those specialising in patient transportation. Companies with experience in ambulance services and logistical expertise would find this contract beneficial. Collaborating with NECTAR, the selected provider will partake in a vital role within the region’s healthcare system, adapting to evolving service delivery demands. The open procurement method encourages competition and invites diverse companies, including SMEs, to present innovative solutions tailored to the healthcare transport landscape.

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Notice Title

Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport - NECTAR

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals appointed IAS Medical to deliver and supply an ambulance fleet and drivers to assist in providing a sustainable transport service for the movement of patients throughout the North East and Cumbria. The patient transport Provider will be flexible, adaptable and resilient and will work in partnership with NECTAR to ensure that the service is able to respond to the changing landscape of health service delivery.<br/><br/>The Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport contract will start on 01 July 2025 with an initial term of 5 years to 30 June 2030 with two options for 12 month extension. <br/><br/>Value - PS12,189,581.60 ex VAT including potential extensions

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals is inviting tenders for the provision of Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport for NECTAR. The process will be conducted using the Competitive Procedure allowed for within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023.

Renewal: The contract term is for 60 months with the option of 2 x 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04873e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016111-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,189,581 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Owen O'Reilly
Contact Email
owen.oreilly@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1912137644

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IAS MEDICAL

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