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title: "Provision of secure patient transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbde"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Provision of secure patient transport

Buyer: OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbde

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of secure patient transport has been undertaken by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, headquartered in Dartford, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded to Patient Transport (UK) Ltd, falls under the industry category of ambulance services with the CPV classification 85143000. The procurement method employed was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tender stage is complete, and the contract, valued at £439,074.48, was signed on 1st June 2026. The official notice of the intent to award was published on 15th July 2026, marking the start of the standstill period, with representations to be made by the deadline of 14th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health care transport services, particularly those that are adept at managing secure patient transportation. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on providing reliable and efficient ambulance services in the UK market would be well-suited to compete within the framework of such tenders. Firms that can navigate the regulatory landscape of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) and demonstrate value in price-driven criteria will find growth potential in similar future contracts facilitated by public healthcare bodies like Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. The current contract supports the development of partnerships with public health institutions, broadening market reach and enhancing sector-specific expertise.

## Notice

Provision of secure patient transport

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of secure patient transport. This notice is an intension to award a contract under PSR to an existing provider following Direct Award C.

### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 14 July 2026. 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/066720-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 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 | £439,074 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA2 7WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Maypole & Leyton Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PATIENT TRANSPORT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066720-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.oxleas.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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