Planning

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services and associated service

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Health Trust Europe, is planning a procurement process for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services and associated services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 18th August 2025. The services will be delivered in the UK and cover transportation needs such as non-emergency patient transport, staff transport between hospitals, and transport for routine appointments. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 1st October 2025 and extend through 1st October 2033. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on transport services excluding waste transport.

The tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary/community/social enterprises, as it allows for the hire of passenger cars with drivers and other non-scheduled passenger transport services. Companies experienced in managing transport logistics, particularly in non-ambulatory settings, will find this tender a suitable opportunity. Engaging with this procurement can enable participating businesses to secure a long-term contract with a public authority, thereby enhancing stability and potential future expansion within the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services and associated service

Notice Description

This Lot will include the services for transporting non-emergency patients and hospital staff. This service may include the transportation of staff between hospitals or other establishments, transportation of patients discharged from hospital 'out of hours' to their homes, transporting patients to and from hospital for routine appointments and non-ambulatory patients.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024456-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2033 Over 5 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
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTH TRUST EUROPE

Contact Name
Customer Care
Contact Email
customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
+448458875000, 01268 524900

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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