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Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) under the NHS SBS Framework Agreement SBS 105013

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 May 2026 at 18:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a procurement process for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) under the NHS SBS Framework Agreement SBS 105013. This procurement, under the services category for ambulance services, is specifically designed for the Chester region (UKD63). The current stage is the contract award phase, with the intention to award notice published on 15th May 2026. The procurement employs a limited method under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, which precludes the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Prospective representations against the award must be submitted by 28th May 2026. The contract, with an approximate value of £1.56 million, is expected to commence on 1st June 2026 for an initial two-year term, extendable up to four years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health-related transportation services to engage in a lucrative and essential market. Companies with expertise in coordinating, booking, and scheduling patient transport services, especially those handling non-emergency transport, will find this contract particularly aligned with their offerings. The selection criteria prioritise quality and social value alongside cost, providing a platform for businesses that can deliver high-quality and socially responsible services to thrive. Given the emphasis on operational resilience and patient safety, firms proficient in maintaining high standards of service delivery under stringent NHS requirements could substantially benefit from participating in this procurement exercise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) under the NHS SBS Framework Agreement SBS 105013

Notice Description

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, including stretcher and bariatric patient transport services. The services cover the coordination, booking, scheduling and delivery of patient transport to support outpatient appointments, admissions and discharges, and are delivered under the NHS SBS Framework Agreement SBS10513 - Transportation and Travel Services for Health.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement relates to the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The services include the planning, coordination, booking, scheduling and delivery of non-emergency patient transport to support outpatient appointments, admissions and discharges, including stretcher and bariatric patient transport. The services are intended to ensure safe, timely and dignified transport for eligible patients, support patient flow and discharge processes, and operate in accordance with NHS standards and applicable service level requirements. This notice is an intention to award a contract following a competitive process under an existing framework agreement, namely the NHS SBS Framework Agreement SBS10513 - Transportation and Travel Services for Health. The approximate maximum lifetime value of the contract is PS1.56 million, based on an initial contract term of two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) one-year periods. This procurement relates to an existing service, with continuity of service required from contract commencement. The contract is intended to be awarded following completion of a competitive process under the relevant framework agreement. The services are intended to be provided from 1 June 2026, for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend annually for up to a maximum total contract duration of four (4) years, subject to contractual provisions. Additional information: This contract is intended to be awarded following a competitive process under an existing framework agreement, namely the NHS SBS Framework Agreement SBS10513 - Transportation and Travel Services for Health. The contract award is subject to the completion of the mandatory standstill period in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and no contract will be concluded until that period has ended.

Options: The contracting authority reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial term, in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement and the call-off contract. The initial contract term is for two (2) years, with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) one-year periods, at the discretion of the contracting authority, subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing requirements.

Procurement Information

This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is therefore not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is awarded following a competitive process under an existing framework agreement, namely the NHS SBS Framework Agreement SBS10513 - Transportation and Travel Services for Health, which was itself established following a prior call for competition. In accordance with the framework agreement and the Provider Selection Regime, no separate call for competition was required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045136-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,544,899 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERS Medical

Further Information

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