Planning

Non Emergency Patient Transport

LONDON NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

This planned procurement process involves the London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust as the buying organisation, located at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, United Kingdom. The title of the procurement is "Non Emergency Patient Transport," categorised under ambulance services within the healthcare industry. The procurement is in the planning stage as of 13th May 2026, with an anticipated contract period from 31st May 2028 to 30th May 2032. The procurement method is selective, utilising a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool, indicating a thoughtful and targeted approach in seeking service providers.

This tender opens up significant business opportunities for firms specialising in patient transport services, particularly those with experience in non-emergency contexts. It's a substantial contract valued at £48,000,000 gross, designed to support the efficient transportation of patients within the healthcare system. Companies adept in delivering high-quality ambulance services and equipped to handle selective procurement processes will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the contract expresses suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presenting an inclusive opportunity for a diverse range of businesses to partake in bolstering healthcare transport services within North West London.

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Notice Title

Non Emergency Patient Transport

Notice Description

Procurement of Non Emergency Patient Transport for the Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069780
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043836-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2028 - 30 May 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA1 3UJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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