Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service at London North West University Healthcare Trust

LONDON NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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TenderUpdate

12 May 2026 at 12:41

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust has awarded a contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. This procurement process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the contract has been formally awarded as of 27th April 2026. The contract will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 31st April 2027, with a total value of £19,920,000. This service is categorised under ambulance services, and it will be provided in the UK, specifically in Harrow, London. The procurement method utilised was a Direct Award Process C, without prior publication of a call for competition, which is outside the scope of traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in healthcare transportation services. Companies with strong capabilities in managing patient logistics and a demonstrated commitment to quality and sustainability will find this contract advantageous. The procurement process underscores a preference for suppliers who can assure innovation and efficiency, while having robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management systems in place. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet quality standards and have relevant certifications, such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration, are well-suited to compete in this kind of procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service at London North West University Healthcare Trust

Notice Description

The London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust ("the Authority") required the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services.<br/>The Authority intends to award a contract, following a Direct Award - Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR 2023").

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider (Ambulance Transfers Limited) has been awarded this contract under PSR Direct Award C as it meets the requirements as follows:
The Authority believe the current supplier is satisfying the existing contract and will continue to satisfy the new contract to the required standard.
The new contracting arrangements are not changing considerably.
The Authority is planning to commence a competitive process under PSR 2023 for the provision of the service, and expects a maximum 2 year period to conclude this including satisfaction of Cabinet Office approval requirements.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24/10/2025 11:59pm. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043477-2026
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
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
£19,920,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20258 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
LONDON NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA1 3UJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Northwick Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBULANCE TRANSFERS

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