Planning

Patient Transport Services PSR Framework

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 16:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, has initiated a planned procurement process as of 26th May 2026 for a new framework agreement titled "Patient Transport Services PSR Framework". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on ambulance services, and will be conducted using an open procedure method. The procurement process is still in the planning stage, with a planned contract period commencing on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2028, with the potential for renewal until 31st August 2030. Organisations interested should note that the future notice date is set for 31st May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare transport services, particularly those that can provide specialised ambulance services. The framework agreement is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), opening participation to a broader range of organisations. This opportunity could facilitate business growth for companies with the capacity to meet the demands of the NHS Provider Selection Regime and could provide an avenue for establishing long-standing partnerships with a central government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Transport Services PSR Framework

Notice Description

NHS London Procurement Partnership (Hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) is preparing to procure a new framework agreement for Patient Transport Services under the NHS Provider Selection Regime (PSR). (subject to internal / NHSE/HMT approval processess)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049204-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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