--- title: "Provision of STRS Patient Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-24" --- # Provision of STRS Patient Transport Services Buyer: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1a.json) ## Summary Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure specialised patient transport services under the title "Provision of STRS Patient Transport Services." This tender, classified under the health services industry (CPV code 85143000), involves ambulance services. The planned procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including a submission deadline on 24 July 2026, and the contract commencement set for 1 November 2026. Located in the region UKI44, the trust requires a dedicated 24/7 transport service for critically ill children within a network of hospitals, specifically for the South Thames Retrieval Service (STRS) based at Evelina London Children’s Hospital. This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare transport services, particularly those with experience in high-dependency transfer services. Prospective providers should be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and capable of delivering reliable, time-critical transport services. The tender is particularly suited for businesses equipped with specialist ambulances and professional Ambulance Technicians. Adhering to an open procurement method, qualified suppliers have the potential to secure a long-term contract lasting up to 1800 days, with renewal options available. Participation requires registration via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, signalling a valuable opportunity for providers in the healthcare logistics sector to enhance their service portfolio. ## Notice The South Thames Retrieval Service (STRS) provides specialist paediatric critical care retrieval and transfer services for critically ill children across a network of hospitals. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is preparing to procure a dedicated 24/7 patient transport service, including specialist ambulances and Ambulance Technicians, to support the safe and timely transfer of patients to specialist paediatric intensive care units (PICUs). To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome ### Lot Information Lot 1 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is seeking to procure Patient Transport Services for the South Thames Retrieval Service (STRS). STRS is a specialist paediatric critical care retrieval service based at Evelina London Children's Hospital. The service provides emergency and urgent retrieval and transfer of critically ill children between referring hospitals and specialist paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) across a regional network. The Authority is seeking to procure a dedicated specialist patient transport service operating on a 24/7 basis. The proposed service is expected to support the rapid deployment and transfer of specialist clinical retrieval teams and critically ill paediatric patients. The anticipated scope of services includes, but is not limited to: Provision of specialist ambulances suitable for paediatric critical care transport; Provision and maintenance of associated ambulance equipment; Provision of Ambulance Technicians and operational support staff; Vehicle maintenance, servicing, cleaning, and compliance management; Support for rapid mobilisation and time-critical patient transfers; Provision of contingency and resilience arrangements; and Participation in contract governance and performance management arrangements. The Authority anticipates that the service model will operate on the basis that: The Supplier provides ambulances, associated equipment, and Ambulance Technicians; and The Authority provides the clinical retrieval team (e.g. doctors and nurses). The service is expected to include: Two (2) dedicated ambulances available on site at all times; One (1) backup vehicle available 24/7; and Access to a resilience vehicle for contingency scenarios. The future provider is anticipated to: Be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC); Have a certified CQC Registered Manager in place; Operate within a clinical healthcare environment; and Demonstrate the ability to deliver a highly reliable, time-critical service. The indicative timeline currently anticipates: Launch of formal tender process: June 2026; Contract award: September 2026; Mobilisation period: October 2026; and Contract commencement: 1 November 2026. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Renewal: Option to extend for a further two (2) periods of 12 months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059396-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 9RT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059396-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/ - https://www.theroyalcourtsofjustice.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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