--- title: "National Framework Agreement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5120dfe3-fcfb-43bc-ae4a-21f2eafc2ffa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5120dfe3-fcfb-43bc-ae4a-21f2eafc2ffa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5120dfe3-fcfb-43bc-ae4a-21f2eafc2ffa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5120dfe3-fcfb-43bc-ae4a-21f2eafc2ffa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-10-22" --- # National Framework Agreement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5120dfe3-fcfb-43bc-ae4a-21f2eafc2ffa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5120dfe3-fcfb-43bc-ae4a-21f2eafc2ffa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5120dfe3-fcfb-43bc-ae4a-21f2eafc2ffa.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services across the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services category, classified specifically for patient transport vehicles and related services, and is underpinned by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, with its tender process concluding on 3rd September 2024. The contract commenced on 28th October 2024, spanning an initial period of two years with an option to extend for another two years in annual increments. The procurement process has reached the Award stage as of the latest update on 22nd October 2025, with a total contract value of £25,000,000 GBP. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in secure patient transport and related health services. The framework is designed to support mental health patient requirements, making it ideal for suppliers with capabilities in logistics and healthcare sectors. The framework is suitable for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), thus encouraging diverse market participation. Companies involved include Elite Medical and Ambulance Services Limited, EMED Group Limited, and several others, indicating an advantageous ecosystem for small to medium scale enterprises eager to expand their footprint in the healthcare transportation industry. The open procurement method signifies a competitive and transparent selection process, facilitating potential business development through public sector contracts. ## Notice Update October 2025: This notice is being updated to confirm the place of a further supplier, following receipt of requested information. Not other details of the previous notice have changed. ================================================= Update 13th February 2025: This notice is being updated to confirm the place of a further supplier, following receipt of requested information. No other details of the previous notice have changed. ================================= Update February 2025: This notice is being updated to confirm the place of a further supplier, following receipt of requested information. No other details of the previous notice have changed. ===================================================== Update December 2024: This notice is being updated to confirm the place of a further supplier, following receipt of requested information. No other details of the previous notice have changed. ===================================================== The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. This framework agreement aims to support mental health patient requirements through the provision of secure patient transport services. This framework will run for a term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments. Additional information: Supplier instructions how to express interest and bid: 1) Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities; 2) Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); 3) Accept the portal terms and conditions and click continue; enter your organisation and user details; note the username you chose and click Save; when complete you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure); 4) Login to the portal with the username/password; 5) Click the PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 6) Select the title of the ITT; 7) Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ/ITT Details box; 8) Review the ITT documents; 9) Responding to the ITT. Click My Response under PQQ/ITT Details, you can choose to Create Response or to Decline to Respond (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e10d83-546a-41c1-b760-bd33281481fa | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 12 Nov 2024 - 11 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £25,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Additional buyers | COUNTESS OF CHESTER DAY NURSERY & PRESCHOOL; COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 10 | | Supplier names | 360 AMBULANCE SERVICE; DEFINITIVE PSA LIMITED TRADING AS SECURE 24; ELITE MEDICAL AND AMBULANCE SERVICES; ERS TRANSITION TRADING AS EMED GROUP; HEALTH CONNECTIONS PTS; NERAMS; PEGASUS MEDICAL (1808; PROMETHEUS SAFE & SECURE; SECURE CARE; VCARE24 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e10d83-546a-41c1-b760-bd33281481fa - 13 Feb 2025 at 18:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eaff661-7fa0-4d8f-baeb-54cb3eaffefc - 11 Feb 2025 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e45daf62-3793-44f9-85e1-0a6bb37d2fcf - 19 Dec 2024 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2b0e40-5ad5-4f8e-af17-236d4c4096f3 - 27 Nov 2024 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b93e7d-ee17-4cb1-8753-bf4efc5bdb31 - 1 Aug 2024 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6ed1b5-dfcc-4148-a4a6-775eb24fdba9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e10d83-546a-41c1-b760-bd33281481fa 22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eaff661-7fa0-4d8f-baeb-54cb3eaffefc 13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e45daf62-3793-44f9-85e1-0a6bb37d2fcf 11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2b0e40-5ad5-4f8e-af17-236d4c4096f3 19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b93e7d-ee17-4cb1-8753-bf4efc5bdb31 27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6ed1b5-dfcc-4148-a4a6-775eb24fdba9 1st August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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