--- title: "Patient Transport Service - NH1871" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0546f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0546f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0546f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0546f5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-11-24" --- # Patient Transport Service - NH1871 Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0546f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0546f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0546f5.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the provision of Patient Transport Services by the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, headquartered in North Shields, United Kingdom. Titled "Patient Transport Service - NH1871," this tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting ambulance services. It aims to connect the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in East Cramlington with existing general hospital sites. The procurement followed an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, with the initial contract expected to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028 and includes options for two 12-month extensions. The standstill period concluded on 30th October 2025, and the formal award can now proceed with the contract commencing on 1st December 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in ambulance and transport services, especially those capable of delivering strategic and logistical solutions within the healthcare sector. The participation of large enterprises such as ERS Transition, trading as EMED Group Limited, highlights the scale and professional capacity required by this contract. Companies equipped with robust service delivery, implementation skills, and an ability to meet patient, staffing, and vehicle requirements would find this tender an excellent avenue for growth. With a substantial contract value of £8,141,595, it offers a rewarding opportunity for businesses capable of fulfilling the terms and contributing to the broader healthcare infrastructure in Northumberland and surrounding regions. ## Notice Provision of Patient Transport Services to provide a link for Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in East Cramlington to the existing general hospital sites ('base sites'). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Patient Transport Services to provide a link for Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in East Cramlington to the existing general hospital sites ('base sites'). Contract to Dates - From 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2028 2 x 12 months extension options available at sole discretion of Trust This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 22/09/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Regulations. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 22/09/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Regulations. Renewal: 2 x 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076579-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2 x 12 months extension option | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | £8,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £8,141,595 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | NORTH SHIELDS, | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE27 0QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Tynemouth | | Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ERS TRANSITION - TRADING AS EMED GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 24 Nov 2025 at 15:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076579-2025 - 9 Sep 2025 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055055-2025 - 11 Jun 2025 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031636-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ersmedical.co.uk - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.judiciary.uk/ - https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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