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title: "Non Emergency Patient Transport including High Dependency"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37a0242b-3882-4e31-b7dc-4c3fb29da1e8"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
published: "2017-11-28"
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# Non Emergency Patient Transport including High Dependency

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37a0242b-3882-4e31-b7dc-4c3fb29da1e8

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is initiating a tender for "Non Emergency Patient Transport including High Dependency" services within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV code: 60130000), seeks to establish a contract with a value of £15 million over a five-year period, beginning on 1st June 2018. The open procedure tendering process commenced with an announcement on 28th November 2017, and bids must be submitted by the deadline of 13th December 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transport services, particularly those well-equipped to handle high dependency needs. Companies in the ambulance services sector (CPV code: 85143000) are particularly encouraged to participate, especially those capable of offering efficient and reliable transport solutions for healthcare settings. The nature of this contract highlights the potential for long-term collaboration with a prominent NHS Trust, making it a valuable opportunity for firms looking to strengthen their presence in the public health sector.

## Notice

Non Emergency Patient Transport including High Dependency for University Hospitals of North Midlands Trust Sites and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust for a 5 year period; initially for a 3 year period with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods. There will be the option to extend the initial 3 year period for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a42e77-cbc9-4b8f-80e0-6e88ec0f2e05 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2017 at 23:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a42e77-cbc9-4b8f-80e0-6e88ec0f2e05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a42e77-cbc9-4b8f-80e0-6e88ec0f2e05
  28th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=22201&B=UHNS
  Reduced timescales due to PIN detailed.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/13355
  Patient Transport Services for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust. Two contracts, one for each Trust, are expected to be awarded to one supplier due to mutual support efficiencies and benefits. See tendering portal above.

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