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title: "Non Emergency Patient Transport Services in Cheshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f1f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Non Emergency Patient Transport Services in Cheshire

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f1f

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is orchestrating a procurement process for Non Emergency Patient Transport Services in Cheshire, under the Provider Selection Regime as stipulated by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The intended contract, initially planned for award to West Midland Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust, covers a service period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, bearing an estimated annual contract value of £15,097,768. While the initial decision to award was made on 19th March 2026, the process encountered revisions due to unforeseen issues, and the contracting decision will be revisited. The procurement, categorised under health services, did not require prior advertisement, and deliberations take place in Warrington, with services extending to regions UKD6 and UKG.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transport and healthcare services, especially those capable of facilitating non-emergency transportation between NHS facilities. Companies experienced in handling sensitive healthcare contracts, particularly those offering innovative solutions to enhance service quality and integration, are well-suited for such opportunities. The emphasis on social value and collaboration further aligns this tender with firms prioritising service sustainability and community welfare. Interested businesses should be ready to demonstrate their capability to meet the set criteria, contributing to reducing health inequities and improving access while maintaining superior service standards.

## Notice

Non-urgent, planned and unplanned transportation of patients, with a medical need for transport, to and from a premises providing NHS healthcare and between NHS healthcare providers. This includes the Enhanced Priority Service for patients receiving Renal Dialysis or Oncology treatments

### Lot Information

Non Emergency Patient Transport Services for Cheshire

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB intend to award a 2 year contract via Direct award C to the incumbent provider to deliver the Non Emergency Patient Transport Services in Cheshire. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2028 and has an estimated annual contract value of PS15,097,768. This is an indicative value based on historic expenditure and may be subject to change.

### Procurement 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) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053547-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,195,536 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire, TLD74 Wirral |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST MIDLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 16:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053547-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025256-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
- https://www.wmas.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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