---
title: "Provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b1d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051b1d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# Provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport

Buyer: GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b1d

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## Summary

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking tenders for the provision of non-emergency patient transport services, covering both the Great Western Hospitals and Royal United Bath Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts. With the procurement process currently in the 'Tender' stage, this contract offers a significant opportunity valued at approximately £1,477,283.50. The industry category is service provision, specifically transport services, and the procurement is conducted through an open procedure due to a state of urgency, with all submissions due by 1st August 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st January 2028, with possible renewals extending until 2030. The location for service delivery is the South West region, specifically UKK14.

This tender represents a promising avenue for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing vehicle and personnel resources suited for patient transport. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find this contract particularly appealing due to its suitability considerations. The award evaluation criteria highlight a balanced approach, with 60% weightage on pricing and 40% on quality, making it an attractive opportunity for companies that can offer competitive pricing combined with high-quality service. Additionally, businesses established or aiming to expand in the healthcare transport sector could leverage this contract to bolster their portfolios and gain credibility within NHS procurement channels.

## Notice

Provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport at Great Western Hospitals & Royal United Bath Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

### Planning Information

Pipeline notice issued. Incumbent providers aware of tender process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038735-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,477,283 |
| Lots value | £1,477,283 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN3 6BB |
| 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 | TLK14 Swindon |

## 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

- 9 Jul 2025 at 15:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038735-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 15:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038717-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 10:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038496-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 13:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024020-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038735-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038717-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038496-2025
  9th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024020-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/

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