Tender

UCLH-7264 - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT

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Summary of the contracting process

The University College London Hospitals NHS FT is inviting bids for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, in collaboration with the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. The active procurement process, following an open procedure, targets transport services under a service category in London and Stanmore. Key deadlines are set with the tender submission closing on 18 May 2026, and enquiries ending on 5 May 2026. Award evaluation will conclude by 31 July 2026. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically via the Atamis E-tendering portal as specified in the tender documents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in patient transport and related services, with a total contract value of £85.2 million. It includes two lots tailored for diverse transport needs, such as high-dependency unit services and mental health transport, providing scope for comprehensive service delivery across the identified regions. Companies with a robust capability in transport logistics, particularly those experienced in healthcare settings, and those aiming to expand into new operational areas will find this tender rewarding. Emphasis on quality submissions suggests that bidders with high service standards will have an advantage.

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Notice Title

UCLH-7264 - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Notice Description

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for UCLH and RNOH

Lot Information

Core patient transport services including HDU

* Core patient transport services (including HDU) across both Authorities. * Booking and Assessment Service, specifically for RNOH only.

Options: 36 month optional extension

Renewal: 36 month optional extension

Mental Health Transport Services

Mental health transport services for UCLH only.

Options: 36 month optional extension

Renewal: 36 month optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031182-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£85,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
18 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2034-05-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT
Additional Buyers

MISSING

ROYAL NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2PG
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Stanmore
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

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