Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 16:20

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board has intended to award a contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, classified under ambulance services, as per CPV code 85143000. This procurement process is carried out under the Provider Selection Regime, with applicable regulations from the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The process adopts an open procedure to attract suitably qualified providers. The procurement is currently in the award stage, and the contract is valued at approximately £86,424,430, covering a period from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, with an option to extend up to 2037. The location of service delivery is specified within the UKG13 region, with the standstill period for representations ending on 8th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in non-emergency patient transport services to secure a long-term contract valued at roughly £8.6 million annually. Suppliers with experience in delivering high-quality and innovative health-related transport services, particularly those focusing on integration and collaboration, will find this opportunity suitable. Candidates capable of addressing service sustainability and improving healthcare access are well-positioned to compete, with the scoring criteria heavily weighted towards Quality and Innovation, which forms 50% of the evaluation. As such, large and well-established service providers, especially those adept at reducing health inequalities and enhancing social value, are encouraged to engage with this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB intend to award

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Provider will deliver a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. As a result of this s Competitive Process, a contract will be awarded to the successful provider for a period of up to 5 years (1st April 2027 - 31st March 2032) in increments as deemed fit by the commissioner from time to time. The Commissioners may opt to extend the contract term by a further 5 years (1st April 2032 - 31st March 2037). The provider who has been identified is a new provider. It is anticipated that the service provision resulting from this Competitive Process will have a value of PS86,424,430 for 10 years, which includes any exercised contract extensions.

Renewal: The contract may be renewed for up to an additional 5 years (in increments as deemed fit by the commissioner from time to time). In the event that the full 5 year extension were to be executed the ultimate end date for the contract would be 31/03/2037.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050489-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,424,430 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£86,424,430 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,424,430 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4DE
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERS Medical 1

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