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title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e054277-06ef-4655-b37b-900b1ad39044"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-02-12"
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# Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e054277-06ef-4655-b37b-900b1ad39044

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. This initiative involves several trusts including Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, and others within the Lancashire and South Cumbria region. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" with the postal code region of LA1 4RP in England, United Kingdom. An early engagement notice was published on 12th February 2025, and interested parties are invited to register and participate via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The engagement period will end on 26th February 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in non-emergency transport services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, offering a chance for suppliers to expand their client base within the healthcare sector. Firms experienced in patient transportation and logistics would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The early market engagement will provide valuable insights and networking opportunities, aiding businesses in understanding the requirements and expectations of the involved NHS Trusts. By engaging early, companies can position themselves favorably for subsequent stages of the tender process.

## Notice

Early Market Engagement for provisions to provide Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services on behalf of: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust & North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Additional information: To express interest and participate in the early market engagement, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Suppliers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk PLEASE NOTE - Early Marker Engagement documentation will be available via Atamis from February 12th 3pm onwards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49622422-d6a1-4f8b-9552-ea72a0ff1687 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 11:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49622422-d6a1-4f8b-9552-ea72a0ff1687

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49622422-d6a1-4f8b-9552-ea72a0ff1687
  12th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/760f6ddd-3cdf-4e29-9df2-075aaaa1bb7f
  Atamis Supplier User Guide

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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