Tender

UCLH-7264 - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 22:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by University College London Hospitals NHS FT involves the tender for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, encompassing multiple regions, including London and Stanmore. Presented under the industry category of transport services, the tender is currently in the "Tender" stage and was issued on 2nd April 2026. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 15th April 2026, with enquiries closing on 14th April. The procurement follows a selective method via a competitive flexible procedure with submissions primarily required through the Atamis E-tendering portal. The service covers areas classified under CPV codes 34114122 and 60000000, with an anticipated award period ending on 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with a focus on patient transport. With oversight by NHS trusts such as University College London Hospitals NHS FT and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, the contract offers substantial opportunities for growth, catering to both core and mental health patient transport needs. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those able to fulfil criteria for quality submissions weighted at 60% and commercial submissions at 40%. Spanning several years with potential renewal options, the business scope includes both routine and high dependency unit transport services, adding appeal for companies with expertise in flexible and scalable healthcare transport solutions.

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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-067c6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031183-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
14 Apr 20262 weeks 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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT
Additional Buyers

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
TLI London, TLI31 Camden and City of London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Stanmore
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

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