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Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (Interim Contract) for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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22 May 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has recently completed an interim contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, bearing the identification W230295. This contract, under the industry category of ambulance services, addresses the service needs arising from the current operation and the mobilisation of a new tendered contract. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure, bypassing a prior call for competition due to the procurement falling outside the usual directive scope. The contract, valued at £16,000,000, was signed on 21 May 2026, with the active period starting on 1 June 2026 and concluding on 31 January 2027. Located in London, this service is crucial for maintaining patient transport efficiency under the management of the North West London Procurement Service.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and transport services, particularly those with capabilities in maintaining high standards of service delivery and innovation. The tender has been awarded to Community Ambulance Service Limited, highlighting potential avenues for growth through partnerships or service enhancements for companies already operating within this sector. Firms with expertise in delivering non-emergency healthcare services, able to demonstrate reliability and continuous improvement, would be well-suited to engage in future opportunities that may arise from similar procurements as regulatory frameworks evolve.

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Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (Interim Contract) for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Notice Description

Provision of: Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (Interim Contract) for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an Interim contract to cover the mobilisation of the new Tendered contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (Interim Contract) for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - Ref: W230295.
Intention to award a contract for 8 months to the incumbent Service Provider under Direct Award Process C of PSR23, to cover the mobilisation of the new Tendered contract.
Contract Start date: 01/06/2026
Contract End date: 31/01/2027. Additional 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 04/06/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Written representations should be sent to clcht.nwlicsps-sourcing-fm@nhs.net.

Award decision Makers
-The Chief Financial Officer for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Director of Estates and Facilities
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Divisional Director of Finance - Corporate
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

No conflict interest has been declared

The Service Provider is already delivering the services required that align with appropriate key criteria and to a standard that is acceptable and broadly achieving the contractual KPIs. The Service Provider has demonstrated effective implementation of service innovations and improvements during the course of the existing term and provides confidence that this commitment to continuous improvement will be equally reflected in a new contract. key criteria were assessed through performance against existing contractual requirements, service standards and KPIs.

Options: Up to 4 months

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047782-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks 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
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE 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
W2 1NY
Post Town
West London
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
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY AMBULANCE SERVICE

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