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Patient Transport (Sunderland) 2024/25 SMT - Patient Transport (Sunderland) 2024/25

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

09 Sep 2025 at 14:32

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 11:12

Tender Notice
Award

05 Aug 2025 at 09:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Patient Transport (Sunderland) 2024/25" contract was initiated by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, targeting the healthcare services category with an emphasis on ambulance services. Situated in Sunderland, within the UKC region, this service procurement is part of a more extensive process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £207,160, was directly awarded to the existing provider, Specialist Medical Transport, following a standstill period to ensure compliance and transparency. Relevant key dates include the contract start on 1st April 2025 and completion by 31st March 2026, with prior procedures finalised by 28th August 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large-scale medical transport providers, particularly those with existing operations in Sunderland and similar regions. With the procurement method focussing on a direct award under PSR regulations, businesses already meeting stringent healthcare service standards might find ample scope for growth by ensuring compliance with quality and cost criteria. The emphasis on maintaining continuity and high standards in patient transport services indicates an excellent opportunity for well-established service providers to expand their operations and secure long-term contracts within the UK's evolving healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Transport (Sunderland) 2024/25 SMT - Patient Transport (Sunderland) 2024/25

Notice Description

Patient Transport

Lot Information

Lot 1

Patient Transport The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS207160. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

Procurement 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) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 18/08/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058127
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055060-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£207,160 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMT Ambulance Service

Further Information

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