Award

Non Emergency Patient Transport

OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

22 Oct 2025 at 09:23

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract for "Non Emergency Patient Transport" was managed by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, located in Dartford, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category within the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on ambulance services classified under CPV code 85143000. The latest update in the tender process occurred on 22 October 2025. The procurement method used was a limited process, targeting a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the nature of the service constituting a repetition of existing services. The contract was awarded to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, and the signing of the contract took place on 6 October 2025. Although the process involved only one bid submitted, it completed successfully.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in non-emergency patient transport. Companies with a strong track record in delivering similar services, especially those acquainted with public sector contracts, could find potential growth opportunities by engaging in similar procurement processes. The procurement method, focused on direct awards, underscores the importance of establishing and maintaining relationships with public healthcare bodies like the NHS trusts, which could be advantageous for both large-scale operations and smaller enterprises capable of niche service delivery. Businesses looking to compete should ensure they can deliver cost-effective and reliable services to align with public sector expectations in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Non Emergency Patient Transport

Notice Description

Provision of Non Emergency Transport for Patient Use

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Non Emergency Transport for Patient Use

Procurement Information

The award is made via the PSR Direct Award C process - all due diligence has been carried out to ensure this process is appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067357-2025
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Peter Haslam
Contact Email
peter.haslam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 7WG
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Maypole & Leyton Cross
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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