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GOSH Children's Acute Transport Services (CATS)

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 12:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

02 Mar 2026 at 15:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for providing Children’s Acute Transport Services (CATS) in London. The final stage, the award phase, concluded with St John Ambulance appointed as the supplier. The procurement followed a direct award method, indicating a straightforward selection process based on existing service provision criteria. The contract, valued at £981,350, begins on 1 June 2026 and runs until 30 September 2027, with the standstill period concluding by 31 March 2026. This initiative falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically ambulance services, and benefits from compliance with unique legislative requirements outlined in the UKPGA.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those adept at managing acute transport services in hospital settings. Suitable candidates for similar opportunities include large-scale providers with a stable infrastructure capable of meeting high standards of service delivery. Businesses involved can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio, solidify their presence in the public healthcare sector, and potentially expand their service offerings. The consistent demand for specialised transport services highlights growth prospects for firms that can innovate and partner with governmental health organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GOSH Children's Acute Transport Services (CATS)

Notice Description

Provision of Children's Acute Transport Services (CATS) for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH)

Procurement Information

This procurement is compliant with PSR 23 - Direct Award Process C as: * The existing provider is currently delivering the services under the current contract which was tendered; * The proposed 13-month contract represents a continuation of existing services with no material change to service specification; * The total contract value increase of 2.5% remains below the 25% threshold for a "considerable change" as defined within the PSR 23.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066007
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025729-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£981,350 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1N 3JH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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