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Provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport

GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Jul 2025 at 16:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking a provider for its "Provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport" services, in collaboration with the Royal United Bath Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This open procedure falls within the services industry category, specifically focused on patient transport vehicles and general transport services. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is set in the UK regions of Swindon and Bath. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on the 1st of August 2025, with the contract award expected by the 17th of November 2025. The contract's total value is estimated at £3,201,963.50, and it is considered above threshold, signifying a significant opportunity for interested parties.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in transportation services. It presents a perfect chance for logistics companies and patient transport service providers to expand their operations and portfolio. Being an open procedure allows for broad participation, and businesses capable of meeting the accelerated criteria due to urgency will find themselves well-placed. The contract includes a potential for extensions, which could extend to 2030, allowing for long-term partnership opportunities. The award criteria balance between price and quality, favouring bidders who can deliver cost-effective yet high-quality services, making this tender attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver these specialized services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport

Notice Description

Provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport at Great Western Hospitals & Royal United Bath Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038755-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,201,963 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,201,963 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Goodchild
Contact Email
sarah.goodchild5@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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