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title: "Neonatal Critical Care Transport Service in Kent, Surrey and Sussex for NHS England South East"
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# Neonatal Critical Care Transport Service in Kent, Surrey and Sussex for NHS England South East

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe1d9de3-cded-475e-b541-28ef9e099eb7

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the Neonatal Critical Care Transport Service in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, aimed at providing driver and ambulance services. Categorised under 'Patient-transport vehicles' (CPV 34114122) and 'Transport services (excluding Waste transport)' (CPV 60000000), this contract was awarded through a selective procurement method under a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £1,240,000, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was officially awarded on 19th February 2025, with the deadline for the tender period having been 19th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its selective procurement approach. Businesses specialising in patient transport services, particularly those with capabilities in handling neonatal critical care, can find substantial growth prospects in this contract. The awarded contract to Starcross Trading Limited t/a BEARS indicates the scope for similar businesses to secure future procurement opportunities with the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit.

## Notice

Contract for the driver and ambulance element of the Neonatal Critical Care Transport Service has been awarded following a mini competition under a DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403a0388-7813-4d6d-8278-5bc5a3bd481d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,240,000 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARCROSS TRADING LIMITED T/A BEARS. |

## 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

- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403a0388-7813-4d6d-8278-5bc5a3bd481d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403a0388-7813-4d6d-8278-5bc5a3bd481d
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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