Planning

WAS-DMT-59259 - NEPTS Transport Providers - Dynamic Market

WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 12:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust is planning a procurement process for the establishment of a Dynamic Market to provide Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) across Wales. The procurement is currently in the planning stage as of 29th May 2026. This initiative aims to create a flexible framework for appointing qualified transport providers capable of delivering safe and reliable patient transport services. The procurement method is open, allowing ongoing applications from providers that meet the participation criteria. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2036. The main industry category involves services with a focus on ambulance services, under CPV code 85143000, covering the entire region of Wales (UKL).

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in non-emergency transport services, particularly those designated as SMEs, as it aims to create a large-scale dynamic market. Companies with capabilities in delivering patient transport, discharge transport, and other specialised transport services can benefit from a flexible market entry. The ongoing nature of this dynamic purchasing system allows new entrants to apply, promoting sustained competitive opportunities. Businesses with a strategic interest in partnering with public health agencies and expanding their service offerings in the health sector will find this an advantageous opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WAS-DMT-59259 - NEPTS Transport Providers - Dynamic Market

Notice Description

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust has a potential future requirement to establish a Dynamic Market for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). The Dynamic Market will be used to appoint suitably qualified transport providers capable of delivering safe, reliable and patient-focused transport services across Wales. Services may include, but are not limited to, planned patient transport, discharge transport, specialist transport requirements and other associated non-emergency transport services as required by the Trust. The purpose of the Dynamic Market is to provide the Trust with a flexible and compliant route to market for future NEPTS requirements, enabling suitably qualified providers to apply for admission to the market during its term, subject to meeting the relevant conditions for participation. Further details regarding the scope, service requirements, geographical coverage, application process and conditions for participation will be provided in the tender documentation when the opportunity is formally published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050872-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Dynamic market
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 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
WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CWMBRAN
Postcode
NP44 3AB
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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