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Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board has updated its contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, falling under the health services industry category, with locations including UKF14, UKF15, and UKF16 regions. This contract, initially signed on 21 July 2025, now includes a modification extending the duration from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2028. The urgent decision for modification was ratified by the Chief Executive and Chair of the Strategic Planning and Integration Committee utilising emergency powers, aligning it with the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The active procurement stage is focused on contract updates and award modifications, with the recent contract reflecting a value of approximately £69.7 million GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in patient transport and logistical health services. With the extension aiming to synchronize contract dates for a larger geographic competition, businesses with capacities for extensive regional coverage and expertise in healthcare logistics would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Large-scale service providers, similar to the current supplier, EMED Group, can leverage this opportunity to bolster growth through strategic engagement and service delivery in the planned non-emergency transport sector. As the demand for seamless patient transfer solutions grows, this tender can contribute significantly to business expansion for those able to meet its detailed logistical and operational requirements.

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Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Non-urgent, planned transportation of patients with a clinical need for NHS funded transportation to and from premises providing NHS healthcare and between NHS healthcare providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058184-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,748,888 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nnicb-nn.psrsupport@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6DA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Daybrook
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMED GROUP

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