---
title: "GOSH Children's Acute Transport Services (CATS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066007"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# GOSH Children's Acute Transport Services (CATS)

Buyer: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066007

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## Summary

The Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for providing Children’s Acute Transport Services (CATS) in London. The final stage, the award phase, concluded with St John Ambulance appointed as the supplier. The procurement followed a direct award method, indicating a straightforward selection process based on existing service provision criteria. The contract, valued at £981,350, begins on 1 June 2026 and runs until 30 September 2027, with the standstill period concluding by 31 March 2026. This initiative falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically ambulance services, and benefits from compliance with unique legislative requirements outlined in the UKPGA.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those adept at managing acute transport services in hospital settings. Suitable candidates for similar opportunities include large-scale providers with a stable infrastructure capable of meeting high standards of service delivery. Businesses involved can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio, solidify their presence in the public healthcare sector, and potentially expand their service offerings. The consistent demand for specialised transport services highlights growth prospects for firms that can innovate and partner with governmental health organisations.

## Notice

Provision of Children's Acute Transport Services (CATS) for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH)

### Procurement Information

This procurement is compliant with PSR 23 - Direct Award Process C as: * The existing provider is currently delivering the services under the current contract which was tendered; * The proposed 13-month contract represents a continuation of existing services with no material change to service specification; * The total contract value increase of 2.5% remains below the 25% threshold for a "considerable change" as defined within the PSR 23.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025729-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £981,350 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1N 3JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST JOHN AMBULANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 12:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025729-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 15:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018598-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025729-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018598-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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