---
title: "Non Emergency Patient Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc3f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-22"
---

# Non Emergency Patient Transport

Buyer: OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc3f

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## Summary

The public procurement contract for "Non Emergency Patient Transport" was managed by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, located in Dartford, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category within the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on ambulance services classified under CPV code 85143000. The latest update in the tender process occurred on 22 October 2025. The procurement method used was a limited process, targeting a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the nature of the service constituting a repetition of existing services. The contract was awarded to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, and the signing of the contract took place on 6 October 2025. Although the process involved only one bid submitted, it completed successfully.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in non-emergency patient transport. Companies with a strong track record in delivering similar services, especially those acquainted with public sector contracts, could find potential growth opportunities by engaging in similar procurement processes. The procurement method, focused on direct awards, underscores the importance of establishing and maintaining relationships with public healthcare bodies like the NHS trusts, which could be advantageous for both large-scale operations and smaller enterprises capable of niche service delivery. Businesses looking to compete should ensure they can deliver cost-effective and reliable services to align with public sector expectations in such tenders.

## Notice

Provision of Non Emergency Transport for Patient Use

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Non Emergency Transport for Patient Use

### Procurement Information

The award is made via the PSR Direct Award C process - all due diligence has been carried out to ensure this process is appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067357-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA2 7WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Maypole & Leyton Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067357-2025
- 14 Oct 2025 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065168-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.oxleas.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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