Tender

Provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport

GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

09 Jul 2025 at 15:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 15:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking tenders for the provision of non-emergency patient transport services, covering both the Great Western Hospitals and Royal United Bath Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts. With the procurement process currently in the 'Tender' stage, this contract offers a significant opportunity valued at approximately £1,477,283.50. The industry category is service provision, specifically transport services, and the procurement is conducted through an open procedure due to a state of urgency, with all submissions due by 1st August 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st January 2028, with possible renewals extending until 2030. The location for service delivery is the South West region, specifically UKK14.

This tender represents a promising avenue for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing vehicle and personnel resources suited for patient transport. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find this contract particularly appealing due to its suitability considerations. The award evaluation criteria highlight a balanced approach, with 60% weightage on pricing and 40% on quality, making it an attractive opportunity for companies that can offer competitive pricing combined with high-quality service. Additionally, businesses established or aiming to expand in the healthcare transport sector could leverage this contract to bolster their portfolios and gain credibility within NHS procurement channels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport

Notice Description

Provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport at Great Western Hospitals & Royal United Bath Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

Planning Information

Pipeline notice issued. Incumbent providers aware of tender process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038735-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,477,283 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,477,283 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Sarah Goodchild
Contact Email
sarah.goodchild5@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01722336262

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Post Town
Swindon
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
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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