SCH - Secure Patient Transport for Amber Lodge

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process aimed at securing patient transport services for Amber Lodge, a specialist inpatient service for children under the age of 16, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. As a public authority, the Trust is conducting a pre-market engagement exercise to gather insights into the market’s capacity to deliver and to refine their procurement strategy and service specification. The deadline for engagement feedback is set for 16th June 2025, with a subsequent future notice date on 30th June 2025. The procurement will cover services under the transport category with an estimated contract value of £60,000 (gross £72,000) spanning from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure patient transport services, particularly those with a focus on transporting minors. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability requirements and the pre-market engagement stage. Companies adept in delivering transport services, especially those with experience in patient-transport vehicles, will find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand within the public healthcare sector. Suppliers are invited to partake in the engagement exercise to influence the service's specifications, potentially benefiting from a long-term contract with a reputable NHS trust.

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SCH - Secure Patient Transport for Amber Lodge

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th May 2025 16:53:31 PM

Planning Deadline

16th June 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a formal procurement process for the provision of secure patient transport services to support Amber Lodge, a specialist inpatient service for children and young people. The Trust is undertaking this pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the market’s capacity, capability, and appetite to deliver secure transport for patients under the age of 18. Interested suppliers are invited to review the documents and respond as outlined. Feedback from this exercise will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and service specification.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-052a23

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Name

Rebekah Bradshaw

Buyer Email

rebekah.bradshaw@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

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SCH - Secure Patient Transport for Amber Lodge

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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