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title: "Core Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service"
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buyer: "KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Core Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

Buyer: KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a648aa80-4cfa-4592-9897-88186a7fcadd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Core Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service" has been managed by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, UK. This project falls under the industry category of Patient-transport vehicles (CPV: 34114122) and Transport services excluding waste transport (CPV: 60000000). It is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to HATS Group Limited. The contract commencement date is from 23rd September 2024 to 22nd September 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 11,000,000 with a minimum value of GBP 10,000,000. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement under OJEU Reference: 2020/S 220 Lot 1a. Notable dates include the award date of 1st October 2024 and the publication date of 2nd October 2024 for the awarded contract notice.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in non-emergency patient transport. The focus on renal, planned outpatient, and same-day bookings, excluding mental health and high-dependency transport, opens up specific service niches. Large-scale businesses like HATS Group Limited, which have the capability to handle high patient volumes and ensure continuity of service, would be well-positioned to compete and secure growth through such tenders. This contract reinforces the importance of strategic partnerships and the ongoing need for reliable patient transport services within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The provision of core Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS), covering renal, planned outpatients and on the day bookings (excluding mental health and secure and high dependency NEPTS), to King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Additional information: As a result of the incumbent patient transport provider ceasing trade and entering administration, the Trust has had to accelerate commercial discussions and to award this contract as a direct award compliantly under the East of England - Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services - OJEU Reference: 2020/S 220 under Lot 1a - continuation of services, protect patient safety and preserve public funds. Further to this Contract Award, KCH are currently in the process of gathering requirements and market intelligence and will issue a prior information notice in due course for the re-procurement of a longer term solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f04d7beb-821e-4860-85dc-83d6a8eac22c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE5 9NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction |
| Westminster constituency | Dulwich and West Norwood |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HATS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f04d7beb-821e-4860-85dc-83d6a8eac22c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f04d7beb-821e-4860-85dc-83d6a8eac22c
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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