---
title: "Provision of Neonatal Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048afd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH"
published: "2024-08-14"
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# Provision of Neonatal Transport Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048afd

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has announced its intention to award a contract to First Care Ambulance Limited for the Provision of Neonatal Transport Service. The procurement process, which is in the award stage, has been conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not fall under Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract, valued at approximately £780,000, will run from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029 and focuses on ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of critically ill newborns with custom ambulances and trained staff. The service will be delivered across the region identified as UKK41, primarily servicing the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust location.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in health and social work services provided by ambulance services. First Care Ambulance Limited has been recognised for their quality service, innovation, and value for money, making them a strong contender for the contract. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, specialised transport solutions with a focus on integration and social value are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Companies with capabilities in custom vehicle outfitting, neonatal care expertise, and an eco-friendly approach will find this contract aligns well with their business offerings.

## Notice

The contract involves the provision of a dedicated ambulance service to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of critically ill newborns. The service will include fully equipped custom ambulances built to accommodate the service incubators and specialist equipment as well as fully trained ambulance staff, to work along side our specialised medical professionals trained in neonatal care.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract involves the provision of a dedicated ambulance service to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of critically ill newborns. The service will include fully equipped custom ambulances built to accommodate the service incubators and specialist equipment as well as fully trained ambulance staff, to work along side our specialised medical professionals trained in neonatal care. The value of the contract is approximately PS780,000 and will run from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029. Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025866-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £780,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 8DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Moor View |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST CARE AMBULANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025866-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:012085-2024:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/

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