Planning

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (Inpatient and Flow) for the Royal United Hospit

ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust pertains to the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport (Inpatient and Flow) services. This falls under the transport services industry category and is designated as service-oriented procurement. The Trust, classified as a central government public authority, is located in Bath, UK, with the planning stage currently in progress. The contract in question has an estimated gross value of £4,671,609.55. Significant dates to consider include the contract period, which is planned to start on 1st June 2026 and end on 31st May 2029, with potential extensions up to 31st May 2031. As per the planning information, a future notice is anticipated by 30th September 2025, providing further procurement details.

This opportunity presents a lucrative avenue for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those equipped for patient transport. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are especially encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this lot. The procurement's considerable budget and strategic importance – being a public service for patient care – make it an attractive proposition for companies looking to expand their operations and secure long-term service contracts. Businesses capable of providing specialised patient transport vehicles and services are ideally positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and to establish a partnership with a high-profile NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (Inpatient and Flow) for the Royal United Hospit

Notice Description

To Provide Non-Emergency Patient Transport (Inpatient and Flow) for the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023998-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,893,007 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.goodchild5@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01722336262

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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