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HPFT - Patient Transport Service Review

HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government, has awarded a contract for a patient transport service review. Located in Hatfield, UK, this procurement process falls under the "services" category and directly engages Health Transportation Group UK Limited. The contract, starting on 11th August 2025 and ending on 1st September 2025, was signed on 1st August 2025. This direct procurement method was conducted without competition, adhering to Trust Standing Financial Instructions for awards below the threshold. The contract is valued at £11,200, exclusive of VAT, with a gross amount of £13,440.

This procurement presents significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport systems consultancy services, specifically companies that can provide expert analysis and improvement solutions in patient transportation. Although the process was conducted through a direct award, companies in similar health service domains might explore future opportunities with NHS entities by leveraging past experiences and expertise in systems consultancy. Businesses with capabilities to innovate or improve patient transport services in healthcare settings could consider similar engagements, promoting sustainable growth and expanding their market presence. Small to medium enterprises and large-scale consultancies alike can be well-suited to thrive in such strategic public service collaborations.

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Notice Title

HPFT - Patient Transport Service Review

Notice Description

Provision of patient transport service review for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. Approved via waiver HPFT/28/07/288. In line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions for Sub-Threshold Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045599-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
georgina.stanmore@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8YE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield East
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH TRANSPORTATION GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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