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31 Jul 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) is in the process of awarding a contract for a 'Dedicated Discharge Vehicle' to support patient discharges at Sunderland Royal Hospital. This contract pertains to the ambulance services industry and is valued at £462,637, with a contractual term from 1st September 2026 to 30th September 2028. The procurement follows the PSR2023 Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime, and it is at the award stage. The notice of intention to award has initiated a standstill period, during which providers can make representations by 13th August 2026. The process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Sunderland-based procurement aims to enhance healthcare logistics with services to be realised within the region UKC23.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare logistics, particularly those specialising in ambulance services. Given that the procurement process is governed by a Provider Selection Regime, businesses experienced in this type of award are particularly well-suited to provide value through their understanding of the regime's five key criteria. This tender, awarded without a prior call for competition, may be ideal for existing providers seeking to expand their service footprint within the Sunderland area, fostering growth in their partnership with NHS organisations. The contract's specific focus on patient transport for hospital discharges underscores the potential for businesses that can deliver reliable and efficient transport solutions to leverage their expertise and contribute to healthcare service delivery improvements. The active involvement of North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust further exemplifies the value of engaging with established providers familiar with NHS procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Sunderland Dedicated Discharge Vehicle Royal Hospital

Notice Description

INTENTION TO AWARD PTS Dedicated Discharge Vehicle Royal Hospital. A vehicle to support discharges at Sunderland Royal Hospital. NENC ICB intends to award a contract to an exisiting provider following a PSR2023 Direct Award Process C. Contract Value PS462,637 Contract Term: 01/09/2026 - 30/09/2028

Lot Information

Lot 1

PTS Dedicated Discharge Vehicle Royal Hospital. A vehicle to support discharges at Sunderland Royal Hospital. NENC ICB intends to award a contract to an existing provider following a PSR2023 Direct Award Process C. Contract Value PS462,637 Contract Term: 01/09/2026 - 30/09/2028 his 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 13 August 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Additional information: PTS Dedicated Discharge Vehicle Royal Hospital. A vehicle to support discharges at Sunderland Royal Hospital. NENC ICB intends to award a contract to an existing provider following a PSR2023 Direct Award Process C. Contract Value PS462,637 Contract Term: 01/09/2026 - 30/09/2028 his 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 13 August 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The PSR2023 5 Key Criteria were considered and services assessed against these. Conflicts of Interest were managed during this process and no conflicts of interests were raised. Approval Body: NENC ICB Secondary Care SubCommittee July 2026. Representations/queries can be direct to nencicb.procurement@nhs.net

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13 August 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-06d8b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072673-2026
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

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£462,637 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days 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
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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