---
title: "Non Emergency Patient Transport Services in Cheshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b121"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b121.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-09"
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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-06b121

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## Summary

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a 12-month contract starting on 1st April 2026 for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in Cheshire. This contract, valued at approximately £14,951,000, falls under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime, specifically under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and is independent of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The decision, approved on 23rd April 2026, was necessitated by the need to ensure the uninterrupted provision of essential health services following a previous contracting process error. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication due to the urgency of service continuity, primarily serving the Cheshire and Merseyside NHS locations (UKD6, UKD74). The awarded provider is West Midlands Ambulance Service, with the process now complete, focusing on the health services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare-related transport services, particularly those with the capability to handle both planned and unplanned patient transport. With the urgent nature of the contract award, businesses with a strong track record of delivering high-priority healthcare services and those experienced in dealing with renal dialysis or oncology treatments would find advantageous opportunities in this contract. Companies looking to expand in the health services industry, especially within the Cheshire region, will find this contract aligns well with their growth strategies, particularly those familiar with urgent service provisions and capable of ensuring continuous service delivery.

## Notice

Non-urgent, planned and unplanned transportation of patients from Cheshire, 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

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB have awarded a 12month contract via regulation 14 urgency to an identified provider to deliver NEPTs Services in Cheshire. This contract will start on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2027. The estimated annual contract value is PS14,951,000 The urgency arises following the abandonment of a previous contract award process due to a material error identified in the published contract term and value. As a result, the Authority was unable to proceed with the original award and an immediate replacement contractual arrangement was required to ensure uninterrupted service provision. This decision has been taken in line with the Authority's obligations to act transparently, fairly, and proportionately, and with a view to securing the needs of service users and maintaining service quality and continuity.

### Procurement Information

This decision has been made on the grounds of urgency in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054442-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 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 | £14,951,000 |

## 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 MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054442-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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