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title: "HPFT - Non Emergency Patient Transport"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# HPFT - Non Emergency Patient Transport

Buyer: THE HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e7d3d07-bd5d-41cb-8944-1605dba980bb

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has successfully awarded a contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport services to Uber. This contract falls within the transport services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasising efficiency in awarding the contract. Notably, the award date for this contract was 16 April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2026 and lasting initially for a six-month trial period, with potential extensions up to 2031. The contract's total value stands at £1,030,000, starting with a minimum value of £90,000. This process marks the completion stage of procurement for the Trust.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of delivering efficient and reliable non-emergency patient transport. While the trial period allows for assessment and potential long-term integration, businesses adept in digital ride booking platforms may find ample prospects in such frameworks. Although SMEs and VCSEs might not suit this specific opportunity directly, larger transport companies capable of leveraging technological solutions like Uber could benefit significantly. The contract structure and long-term extension options offer valuable growth potential in the healthcare transport sector.

## Notice

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has award a contract to the supplier UBER for the provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport, The initial contract term is a 6 month trial period but with the option to extend this to a maximum of 5 years until the 01/05/2031 Additional information: This was awarded via direct award Framework Reference - EEM0079 - Digital Ride Booking Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7c3fb6-8b17-488d-9e3e-89e7aa7a3c4b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,030,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | THE HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Sherrards |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UBER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7c3fb6-8b17-488d-9e3e-89e7aa7a3c4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7c3fb6-8b17-488d-9e3e-89e7aa7a3c4b
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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