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title: "National Framework Agreement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e51"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# National Framework Agreement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e51

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting businesses to participate in its National Framework Agreement for Secure Patient Transport Services under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. This procurement process is part of a strategic initiative to support mental health patient requirements through secure transport services, and is classified under the health services category. The framework, which was concluded on 26 February 2026, is set for an initial duration of two years, with potential extensions for a further two years in annual increments. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, and the process is governed by open procedure, allowing a wider participation of suppliers across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs in the healthcare transport sector to grow their business by joining a trusted framework with a financial scope of £25 million, exclusive of VAT. The focus on providing high-quality and timely services to mental health patients ensures that businesses with expertise in patient-transport vehicles and ambulance services stand to benefit greatly. Participants will need to demonstrate excellence across key criteria including quality, innovation, and social value, making this ideal for suppliers who can deliver professional services that meet industry best practices and NICE guidelines. The reopening of the framework annually allows for continuous opportunities for new applicants, fostering sustainable business growth and long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. This framework agreement aims to support mental health patient requirements through the provision of secure patient transport services. Suppliers will be awarded to the framework for the remaining of the initial 2 year framework period. The framework includes options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES The Supplier will provide secure patient transport services. The expected outcomes of the Services will be: * Provide patients with a safe, professional, and quality service which is appropriate to their needs. * Provide the appropriate vehicle and accompanying suitably qualified and experienced staff in a timely manner. * Convey patients to the appropriate destination in a vehicle suitable for their needs, ensuring their dignity and respect. * Provide a high-quality service based on individual patient needs which meets industry best practice and NICE guidance. * Provide an efficient, easy to use booking system for Contracting Authorities to utilise to minimise delays. * Provide all appropriate paperwork and service level reports in accordance with national and local requirements. * Eliminate aborted journeys/empty vehicles to provide a financially and environmentally sustainable service. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an intention to award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS25,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to award new suppliers to an existing Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. DURATION OF AGREEMENT The original framework will run for a term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments. This notice concerns the annual reopening of the framework, therefore suppliers awarded to this framework under this notice will be awarded to the remaining period of the initial 2 year term, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments.

Options: The original framework will run for a term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments. This notice concerns the annual reopening of the framework, therefore suppliers awarded to this framework under this notice will be awarded to the remaining period of the initial 2 year term, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial term of 1 year with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027921-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AMVALE MEDICAL TRANSPORT; LSA SECURE LTD TRADING AS LSE SECURE MEDICAL SERVICES; MERSEY MEDICAL SERVICES; PATIENT TRANSPORT (UK; SPARK MEDICAL; STARCROSS TRADING LIMITED T/A BEARS AMBULANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027921-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017394-2026
- 27 Aug 2025 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051499-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.coch.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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