---
title: "Patient Transport - Ambulance Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae75"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ae75.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-13"
---

# Patient Transport - Ambulance Hire

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae75

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the "Patient Transport - Ambulance Hire" contract, focused on hiring ambulance vehicles to provide patient transport services. This procurement falls under the services category within the healthcare industry and is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22. The process reached the award stage with a contract issued on 10th October 2025. The contract officially started on 20th October 2025 and is set to end on 19th October 2026, with the option for a 12-month extension. Conducting the procurement via a limited method, this process permitted limited competition due to being below the threshold, aligning with the "lightTouch" regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle hire services, particularly those providing specialised vehicles such as ambulances. Mistral Specialist Vehicles Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, successfully secured the contract, which indicates that SMEs within the specialised vehicle sector are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. Businesses capable of providing custom transport solutions and possessing the agility to meet specific healthcare transportation needs would be well-suited to engage with such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Ambulance Vehicle Hire - to provide patient transportation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064864-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,524 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE7 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Dene & South Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MISTRAL SPECIALIST VEHICLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 14:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064864-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064864-2025
  13th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mistral-group.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk

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