Award

Patient Transport Between Hospital Sites

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

20 May 2026 at 08:49

Award

07 May 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has overseen the procurement process titled "Patient Transport Between Hospital Sites", with a focus on patient-transport vehicles classified under the CPV code 34114122. This contract falls within the goods category and is located in the UKC22 region, specifically addressing transportation needs among hospital sites in Newcastle upon Tyne. Originally initiated to address operational pressures related to last-minute cancellations, a dedicated discharge vehicle was arranged through Nerams Ltd under a limited procurement method. The contract has already been awarded, with the process having completed the tender stage. Noteworthy dates include the award notice on the 7th of May 2026 and the commencement of the standstill period on the 8th of May 2026, concluding with the service period ending on the 31st of January 2027.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare logistics and patient transportation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Nerams Ltd, which has successfully secured the contract through the Provider Selection Regime, may find similar opportunities rewarding. The contract's criteria, which evaluated quality, innovation, social value, and service sustainability, highlight that businesses with a strong commitment to these principles and the ability to deliver reliable transportation services should be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, this scenario illustrates how adaptable procurement approaches, such as direct awards under specific regulatory frameworks, can facilitate timely solutions in healthcare operations, allowing firms proficient in quick-response logistics to thrive.

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Notice Title

Patient Transport Between Hospital Sites

Notice Description

Nerams is a third party provider for NEAS via the ICB. NEAS is not contracted to deliver same day discharges and the volume of last minute cancellations of patient transport was recently increasing leading to organisational pressure. It was agreed to fund a dedicated discharge vehicle and arranged this via NERAMs at short notice to support with operational pressures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It was agreed to fund a dedicated discharge vehicle and arranged this via NERAMs at short notice to support with operational pressures. The contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS294,182.40. Service to conclude 31st January 2027.

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on 8th May 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06931b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046100-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20256 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NERAMS

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