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title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport (Inpatient and Flow) for the Royal United Hospit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b0f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# Non-Emergency Patient Transport (Inpatient and Flow) for the Royal United Hospit

Buyer: ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b0f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust pertains to the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport (Inpatient and Flow) services. This falls under the transport services industry category and is designated as service-oriented procurement. The Trust, classified as a central government public authority, is located in Bath, UK, with the planning stage currently in progress. The contract in question has an estimated gross value of £4,671,609.55. Significant dates to consider include the contract period, which is planned to start on 1st June 2026 and end on 31st May 2029, with potential extensions up to 31st May 2031. As per the planning information, a future notice is anticipated by 30th September 2025, providing further procurement details.

This opportunity presents a lucrative avenue for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those equipped for patient transport. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are especially encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this lot. The procurement's considerable budget and strategic importance – being a public service for patient care – make it an attractive proposition for companies looking to expand their operations and secure long-term service contracts. Businesses capable of providing specialised patient transport vehicles and services are ideally positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and to establish a partnership with a high-profile NHS Trust.

## Notice

To Provide Non-Emergency Patient Transport (Inpatient and Flow) for the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023998-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,893,007 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Newbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 21 May 2025 at 13:32 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023998-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023998-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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