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Non Emergency Patient Transport -Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust initiated a procurement process for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for delivery in London (region UKI33). The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is focused on ambulance services within the health industry category. The current stage is the intention to award, with the contract yet to be formally awarded. Key dates include the standstill period beginning immediately after 27th March 2025 and representations to decision-makers due by 8th April 2025. The contract term is set to start on 5th April 2025 and will last for two years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in ambulance services and patient transport solutions. It is well-suited for companies that emphasize quality, innovation, value, integration, improvement of access, reduction of health inequalities, and social value. The award decision underscores the importance given to these criteria, making the tender suitable for businesses with a proven track record in these areas. As the Authority plans to commence a formal procurement exercise shortly, interested businesses should prepare to participate in the subsequent competitive process.

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Notice Title

Non Emergency Patient Transport -Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Notice Description

Chelsea and Westminster 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 (HATS) has been awarded this contract by the PSR Direct Award clauses 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 5th 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 08/04/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f9ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011638-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£6,190,274 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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
CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clcht.nwlicsps-sourcing-fm@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW10 0XD
Post Town
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

HATS GROUP

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