Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Ref C369487

CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 16:13

Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process focuses on a Provider Selection Regime Intention to Award notice for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in London, specifically for Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The Health Care Services Regulations 2023 apply to this contract, with the standstill period commencing after the notice's publication. The project's procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the formal contract expected to start between October and November 2026, lasting until 2031, and is valued at approximately £24 million. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the industry category is ambulance services. The award decision involved key financial and estates decision-makers from both NHS Trusts, with no conflict of interest declared.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, especially for large businesses in the healthcare transportation sector, capable of providing sustainable and innovative patient transport solutions. Companies that excel in improving access to healthcare, reducing health inequalities, and ensuring service sustainability may be particularly well-suited for similar opportunities. The procurement process emphasises performance on integration, collaboration, and social value alongside cost efficiency, fostering an environment that encourages companies to align with NHS goals for improved public service delivery.

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Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Ref C369487

Notice Description

The Provision of: Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Ref C369487

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Competitive process.

Estimated Value of the contracts (5 years): PS24,049,316
Existing Service

Estimated Contract Start date: October/November 2026
Estimated Contract End date: October/November 2031

Options: Up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055921-2026
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
£24,290,969 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,290,969 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,049,316 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW10 0XD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HATS GROUP

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