Planning

Non Emergency Patient Transport Open Framework

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

30 May 2025 at 20:28

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Non Emergency Patient Transport Open Framework" is currently in the planning stage, spearheaded by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This procurement initiative plans to establish a compliant route for procuring non-emergency transport services across the UK. The procurement covers five key categories, including Booking and Eligibility Assessment Services and various patient transport services. Geographically, it encompasses the UK, with an anticipated start date for contracts on 6 May 2026, extending until 6 May 2030, with potential renewal options until 2034. The project's gross value is set at £1.2 billion, and it incorporates a framework agreement technique.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those suited for providing transport services such as taxi operators or organisations offering specialised transport services for mental health and high dependency patients. SMEs are explicitly recognised as eligible to compete, enhancing their potential for business growth through participation in a substantial, nationwide procurement framework. The diverse categories involved mean that businesses with competencies in booking systems, secure patient transport, or general passenger services stand to benefit greatly from securing contracts within this initiative.

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Notice Title

Non Emergency Patient Transport Open Framework

Notice Description

The Non-emergency Transport and other Transport Service DPS provides a compliant route to market to procure staff and patient transport services within geographical region(s) across the UK, over five categories that include; Booking and Eligibility Assessment Services, Core Patient Transport Services, Mental Health and Secure Patient Transport, High Dependency Patient Transport, and Taxi and Passenger Transport. This procurement will be subject to subsequent approvals from the internal LPP Executive, NHSE Commercial Efficiencies Optimisation Programme and Cabinet Office Spend Controls

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028953-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 6 May 2030 4-5 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
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
customer@lpp.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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