Award

Patient Transport Service - NH1871

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

24 Nov 2025 at 15:33

Award

09 Sep 2025 at 13:27

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of Patient Transport Services by the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, headquartered in North Shields, United Kingdom. Titled "Patient Transport Service - NH1871," this tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting ambulance services. It aims to connect the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in East Cramlington with existing general hospital sites. The procurement followed an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, with the initial contract expected to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028 and includes options for two 12-month extensions. The standstill period concluded on 30th October 2025, and the formal award can now proceed with the contract commencing on 1st December 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in ambulance and transport services, especially those capable of delivering strategic and logistical solutions within the healthcare sector. The participation of large enterprises such as ERS Transition, trading as EMED Group Limited, highlights the scale and professional capacity required by this contract. Companies equipped with robust service delivery, implementation skills, and an ability to meet patient, staffing, and vehicle requirements would find this tender an excellent avenue for growth. With a substantial contract value of £8,141,595, it offers a rewarding opportunity for businesses capable of fulfilling the terms and contributing to the broader healthcare infrastructure in Northumberland and surrounding regions.

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Notice Title

Patient Transport Service - NH1871

Notice Description

Provision of Patient Transport Services to provide a link for Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in East Cramlington to the existing general hospital sites ('base sites').

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Patient Transport Services to provide a link for Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in East Cramlington to the existing general hospital sites ('base sites').

Contract to Dates - From 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
2 x 12 months extension options available at sole discretion of Trust

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this
contract is subject to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations
2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
do not apply to this award.

The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 22/09/2025.

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award
under the PSR Regulations. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this
contract is subject to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations
2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
do not apply to this award.

The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 22/09/2025.

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award
under the PSR Regulations.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076579-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,141,595 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2 x 12 months extension option

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Elliott Briggs
Contact Email
elliott.briggs@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERS TRANSITION - TRADING AS EMED GROUP

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