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Non Emergency Patient Transport -The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

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28 Mar 2025 at 14:23

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27 Mar 2025 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of ambulance services (CPV 85143000) and is specifically focused on the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. The authority intends to award the contract via a Direct Award - Process C in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR 2023). This notice, dated 28 March 2025, signifies an intention to award without prior publication of a call for competition. Representations by providers are to be submitted by 8 April 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transport services. The nature of the services required suggests it is particularly suited for established transport service providers with experience in healthcare and logistical coordination. Successful businesses will likely need to demonstrate their ability to maintain high standards in quality, innovation, and value, as well as their capacity to improve access, reduce health inequalities, and facilitate patient choice and social value. The authority has identified Community Ambulance Service Limited as a suitable provider under the current procurement framework, further underscoring the specific requirements and expectations for performance and service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non Emergency Patient Transport -The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") required the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services.<br/>The Authority intends to award a contract, following a Direct Award - Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR 2023").

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider (Community Ambulance Service Limited) has been awarded this contract under PSR Direct Award C as it meets the requirements as follows:

The Authority believe the current supplier is satisfying the existing contract and will continue to satisfy the new contract to the required standard.

The new contracting arrangements are not changing considerably.

The Authority is in the process of gaining Cabinet Office approval with a view to undertake a competitive process under PSR 2023 for the provision of the service.

The contract term is up two years which will start on 1st April 2025.

The Authority will shortly commence a formal procurement exercise for the NEPT service and this contract is an interim award to cover the period required prior to award of the new procurement activity to allow sufficient time for the procurement, related approvals, and mobilisation

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 02/04/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f968
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011793-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,470,752 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW10 0XD
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Sands End
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Community Ambulance Service Limited

Further Information

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