---
title: "Provision of Secure Patient Transport for Mental Health Patients"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06706b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Provision of Secure Patient Transport for Mental Health Patients

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06706b

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is commencing the planning stage for the procurement of secure patient transport services for mental health patients. This involves safely transferring individuals experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms between facilities. The trust is located at Highbury Hospital, Nottingham, within the UKF14 region, and aims to initiate further competition under the Dynamic Purchasing System for non-emergency patient transport. The procurement process adheres to an open procedure, with plans to utilise Lot 3 for Mental Health and Secure Transport Services. The planned contract period is from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with potential extension until 2029. A future notice will be published post-20th April 2026, and the procurement's estimated value is £2,600,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ambulance services, particularly those experienced in mental health support and crisis management. Companies with trained personnel in de-escalation and restraint, bespoke secure vehicles, and robust communication systems are well-suited to compete. The service requirements, including 24/7 availability for urgent, same-day, or pre-planned transport, represent an attractive growth avenue for SMEs able to meet the trust's stringent criteria, offering prospects to enhance operational capabilities within the public sector. For companies in the healthcare transport industry, engaging in this dynamic purchasing system presents an opportunity to widen their service offerings and establish a prominent presence in mental health logistics.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for Secure Mental Health Patient Transport Services, which involves the safe and appropriate transfer of individuals experiencing acute psychiatric or similar symptoms/crises. This service would include transfers between hospital sites and to and from other facilities depending on the service level need. The service must ensure the safety of the patient, transport staff, and the public. It requires trained personnel skilled in de-escalation and restraint, specialist vehicles with appropriate safety modifications, and the use of physical or procedural controls where necessary, particularly for patients detained under the Mental Health Act. Service requirements should be available 24/7, with journeys being adhoc nature. A robust booking and communication system should be demonstrated. Bookings will be made by our Bed Management team, following the appropriate risk assessment processes. Journeys may be made on an urgent basis (30 mins), standard same day or pre-planned with 24 to 48 hours notice. **Intention is to undertake a further Competition against the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Dynamic Purchasing System - LPP/2017/013** Under Lot 3 - Mental Health and Secure Transport Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025807-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG6 9DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Bulwell Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham North and Kimberley |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025807-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025807-2026
  20th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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