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29 Jul 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, focuses on awarding a contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) across various sectors, including outpatient, discharge, renal, bariatric, mental health, secure, and high dependency transport. Located in the United Kingdom (UKI62), this contract falls under the transport services category (CPV Code: 60000000). The procurement reached the award stage on 29th July 2026, with HATS Group Limited being the chosen supplier. The contract, valued at £6,810,000, was signed on 28th July 2026, employing a limited procurement method due to technical reasons, making it an award without prior publication.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in transporting patients and offering a wide range of healthcare transport services. Companies with capabilities in ambulance services, especially those adept at handling various patient needs such as bariatric and high dependency, are well-suited to engage in similar opportunities. Large-scale enterprises such as HATS Group Limited have previously secured contracts, indicating the potential for robust companies to expand their operations in a competitive healthcare transport sector. Engaging in such procurements can significantly enhance business portfolios within the public health service transport industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) - Croydon Health Services

Notice Description

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS), including outpatient, discharge, renal, bariatric, mental health, secure transport and high dependency transport services.<br/><br/>The contract is being awarded under Direct Award Process C of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract provides Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for eligible patients requiring transport to and from healthcare services.

The service includes outpatient transport, discharge transport, renal transport, bariatric transport, mental health transport, secure transport and high dependency transport.

Following assessment under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the Authority determined that Direct Award Process C is the appropriate award process.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice published under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The award is being made using Direct Award Process C.<br/><br/>The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>Croydon Health Services NHS Trust intends to observe the mandatory eight working day standstill period commencing on the day after publication of this notice.<br/><br/>Subject to no representations being received during the standstill period, the Trust intends to enter into the contract with the identified provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d679
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071705-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,810,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks 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
CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR7 7YE
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
West Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HATS GROUP

Further Information

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