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Call off order to support discharge of non emergency patients

EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST

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05 Jun 2025 at 15:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST focuses on a contract titled "Call off order to support discharge of non-emergency patients," specifically targeting stretcher patient transportation services. This contract, identified by the ID "030364-2025," has been awarded to CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE LTD as of 5th June 2025. The procurement process followed a direct method, below threshold without competition, and is classified under the services category within the healthcare industry, specifically "Ambulance services" according to the CPV code 85143000. The services are to be delivered in the UKD6 region, with the contract period spanning from 6th June 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement is now in the contract award stage, with a gross contract value of £40,560.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) especially those capable of offering non-emergency medical transport services. Businesses with expertise in logistics and patient care management can effectively compete in this space as the contract aligns with the increasing demand for efficient patient discharge services. EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST's choice of a direct procurement method without competition also indicates a streamlined process for capable service providers, reducing the barrier to entry for well-prepared organisations. Such opportunities can enhance the visibility and reputation of participating enterprises within the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off order to support discharge of non emergency patients

Notice Description

Call off order to support discharge of non emergency patients for stretcher patients

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030364-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
janet.moore3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 3BL
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Broken Cross and Upton
Westminster Constituency
Macclesfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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