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Non Emergency Patient Transport Services for Merseyside

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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14 May 2025 at 09:26

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29 Apr 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Non Emergency Patient Transport Services in Merseyside. This contract, valued at approximately £10,715,000 annually, covers the transportation of patients with medical needs to and from NHS healthcare premises. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. It operates under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, following a direct award procedure without prior invitation to tender. The procurement process involved confirming the ongoing satisfaction with the incumbent provider, the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, therefore not requiring the standard Public Contracts Regulations 2015 protocols.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services delivery, particularly those involved in patient transport and logistical support within the healthcare sector. While the contract has been directly awarded to the existing provider, businesses with strong capabilities in improving healthcare accessibility and service delivery might explore future opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting. Small to medium-sized enterprises focused on innovative transport solutions and healthcare integration might also find potential growth avenues through contributions to service-related improvements, given the contract's emphasis on quality, innovation, and reducing health inequalities.

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Notice Title

Non Emergency Patient Transport Services for Merseyside

Notice Description

Non-urgent, planned and unplanned transportation of patients, with a medical need for transport, to and from a premises providing NHS healthcare and between NHS healthcare providers in Merseyside. This includes the Enhanced Priority Service for patients receiving Renal Dialysis or Oncology treatments .

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver the Non Emergency Patient Transport Services in Merseyside. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2025, expire on 31st March 2026 and has an annual contract value estimated to be PS10,715,000 . This is an indicative value and is subject to change.

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by within 8 working days. 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-0508e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021120-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,715,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Claire Tyghe
Contact Email
claire.tyghe@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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