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15 Jul 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of secure patient transport has been undertaken by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, headquartered in Dartford, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded to Patient Transport (UK) Ltd, falls under the industry category of ambulance services with the CPV classification 85143000. The procurement method employed was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tender stage is complete, and the contract, valued at £439,074.48, was signed on 1st June 2026. The official notice of the intent to award was published on 15th July 2026, marking the start of the standstill period, with representations to be made by the deadline of 14th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health care transport services, particularly those that are adept at managing secure patient transportation. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on providing reliable and efficient ambulance services in the UK market would be well-suited to compete within the framework of such tenders. Firms that can navigate the regulatory landscape of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) and demonstrate value in price-driven criteria will find growth potential in similar future contracts facilitated by public healthcare bodies like Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. The current contract supports the development of partnerships with public health institutions, broadening market reach and enhancing sector-specific expertise.

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Notice Title

Provision of secure patient transport

Notice Description

Provision of secure patient transport

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of secure patient transport. This notice is an intension to award a contract under PSR to an existing provider following Direct Award C.

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 14 July 2026. 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-06cbde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066720-2026
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
SME

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
£439,074 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 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
OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 7WG
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Maypole & Leyton Cross
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PATIENT TRANSPORT (UK

Further Information

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