Patient Transfers

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Jun 2026 at 07:59

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently concluded a procurement process for patient transfers, classified under the goods category with a focus on patient-transport vehicles. Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, this procurement progressed through a limited method, bypassing the need for prior call for competition as per the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The process reached the contract awarded stage on 1st April 2026. The procurement aims to manage the increasing demand for patient transport services, specifically addressing same-day discharges, and it involved key stakeholders such as the Finance, Clinical Board, and Procurement teams.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transport services and medical logistics, particularly those that can operate under tight deadlines and provide flexible, responsive services. The contract was awarded to FSNE MEDICAL LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Newcastle. Businesses similar in scale and service offering that can ensure quality, innovation, and social value would be well-suited to pursue future contracts of this nature. With procurement mechanisms increasingly valuing integration, collaboration, and service sustainability, specialised providers can leverage these opportunities to expand their market presence and bolster service delivery within the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Patient Transfers

Notice Description

Patient Transport

Lot Information

Lot 1

FSNE is a third party provider for NEAS. NEAS is not contracted to deliver same day discharges and the volume of last minute cancellations of patient transport was recently increasing leading to organisational pressure. It was agreed to fund discharge activity vehicle via FSNE at short notice to support with operational pressures.

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on 5th June 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056880-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FSNE MEDICAL

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