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title: "Patient Transport Between Hospital Sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06931b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Patient Transport Between Hospital Sites

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06931b

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has overseen the procurement process titled "Patient Transport Between Hospital Sites", with a focus on patient-transport vehicles classified under the CPV code 34114122. This contract falls within the goods category and is located in the UKC22 region, specifically addressing transportation needs among hospital sites in Newcastle upon Tyne. Originally initiated to address operational pressures related to last-minute cancellations, a dedicated discharge vehicle was arranged through Nerams Ltd under a limited procurement method. The contract has already been awarded, with the process having completed the tender stage. Noteworthy dates include the award notice on the 7th of May 2026 and the commencement of the standstill period on the 8th of May 2026, concluding with the service period ending on the 31st of January 2027.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare logistics and patient transportation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Nerams Ltd, which has successfully secured the contract through the Provider Selection Regime, may find similar opportunities rewarding. The contract's criteria, which evaluated quality, innovation, social value, and service sustainability, highlight that businesses with a strong commitment to these principles and the ability to deliver reliable transportation services should be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, this scenario illustrates how adaptable procurement approaches, such as direct awards under specific regulatory frameworks, can facilitate timely solutions in healthcare operations, allowing firms proficient in quick-response logistics to thrive.

## Notice

Nerams is a third party provider for NEAS via the ICB. NEAS is not contracted to deliver same day discharges and the volume of last minute cancellations of patient transport was recently increasing leading to organisational pressure. It was agreed to fund a dedicated discharge vehicle and arranged this via NERAMs at short notice to support with operational pressures.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It was agreed to fund a dedicated discharge vehicle and arranged this via NERAMs at short notice to support with operational pressures. The contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS294,182.40. Service to conclude 31st January 2027.

### 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on 8th May 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046100-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 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 | 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 | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NERAMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 08:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046100-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041814-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nerams.org.uk
- https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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