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Patient Transport - Ambulance Hire

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Oct 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the "Patient Transport - Ambulance Hire" contract, focused on hiring ambulance vehicles to provide patient transport services. This procurement falls under the services category within the healthcare industry and is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22. The process reached the award stage with a contract issued on 10th October 2025. The contract officially started on 20th October 2025 and is set to end on 19th October 2026, with the option for a 12-month extension. Conducting the procurement via a limited method, this process permitted limited competition due to being below the threshold, aligning with the "lightTouch" regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle hire services, particularly those providing specialised vehicles such as ambulances. Mistral Specialist Vehicles Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, successfully secured the contract, which indicates that SMEs within the specialised vehicle sector are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. Businesses capable of providing custom transport solutions and possessing the agility to meet specific healthcare transportation needs would be well-suited to engage with such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Patient Transport - Ambulance Hire

Notice Description

Ambulance Vehicle Hire - to provide patient transportation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064864-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£17,524 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Matthew Hampson
Contact Email
matthew.hampson7@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MISTRAL SPECIALIST VEHICLES

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