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Non Emergency Patient Transport Services in Cheshire

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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09 Jun 2026 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a 12-month contract starting on 1st April 2026 for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in Cheshire. This contract, valued at approximately £14,951,000, falls under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime, specifically under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and is independent of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The decision, approved on 23rd April 2026, was necessitated by the need to ensure the uninterrupted provision of essential health services following a previous contracting process error. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication due to the urgency of service continuity, primarily serving the Cheshire and Merseyside NHS locations (UKD6, UKD74). The awarded provider is West Midlands Ambulance Service, with the process now complete, focusing on the health services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare-related transport services, particularly those with the capability to handle both planned and unplanned patient transport. With the urgent nature of the contract award, businesses with a strong track record of delivering high-priority healthcare services and those experienced in dealing with renal dialysis or oncology treatments would find advantageous opportunities in this contract. Companies looking to expand in the health services industry, especially within the Cheshire region, will find this contract aligns well with their growth strategies, particularly those familiar with urgent service provisions and capable of ensuring continuous service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non Emergency Patient Transport Services in Cheshire

Notice Description

Non-urgent, planned and unplanned transportation of patients from Cheshire, with a medical need for transport, to and from a premises providing NHS healthcare and between NHS healthcare providers. This includes the Enhanced Priority Service for patients receiving Renal Dialysis or Oncology treatments

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB have awarded a 12month contract via regulation 14 urgency to an identified provider to deliver NEPTs Services in Cheshire. This contract will start on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2027. The estimated annual contract value is PS14,951,000 The urgency arises following the abandonment of a previous contract award process due to a material error identified in the published contract term and value. As a result, the Authority was unable to proceed with the original award and an immediate replacement contractual arrangement was required to ensure uninterrupted service provision. This decision has been taken in line with the Authority's obligations to act transparently, fairly, and proportionately, and with a view to securing the needs of service users and maintaining service quality and continuity.

Procurement Information

This decision has been made on the grounds of urgency in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b121
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054442-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,951,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

West Midlands Ambulance Service

Further Information

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