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Conveyance Response Vehicles (CRV) for Mental Health Service - Kent and Medway

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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10 Sep 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board is undertaking an open procurement process for the provision of Conveyance Response Vehicles (CRV) for Mental Health services in the Kent and Medway region. This tender, categorised under health services with CPV code 85100000, invites experienced suppliers to bid for a service initially contracted for three years, with the option to extend for an additional two years. The entire procurement process is under the Provider Selection Regime, separate from the Procurement Act 2023. The tender process is currently active, with key submission deadlines set for 10th October 2025 and a contract value of £6,000,000. Interested parties must submit bids electronically and adhere to bid validity requirements of 120 days.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare transportation services to establish or expand their operations within the Kent and Medway area. Providers with robust experience in the safe and effective transport of mental health patients and those able to meet specified service requirements will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The substantial contract value and potential for a five-year engagement make this an attractive prospect for growth-oriented firms seeking to enhance their service offerings and geographical reach in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Conveyance Response Vehicles (CRV) for Mental Health Service - Kent and Medway

Notice Description

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for a Conveyance Response Vehicles (CRV) for Mental Health Service in Kent and Medway. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option<br/>to extend for up to a further 2 years as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for a Conveyance Response Vehicles (CRV) for Mental Health Service in Kent and Medway. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option
to extend for up to a further 2 years as required. The purpose of this service is to provide safe and effective transport to convey specified cohort of individuals between the community(following Mental Health assessment),Emergency Department (ED), Health Based Place of Safety and Mental Health Inpatient Services.

Options: Contract may be extended by up to 2years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05977e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055363-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Lindsay Gamlin
Contact Email
l.gamlin@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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