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title: "National Framework Agreement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# National Framework Agreement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7f

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a National Framework Agreement for Secure Patient Transport Services, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and its amendments. The framework, initially scheduled from November 2024 to November 2026, is currently active and has been extended for one year with the potential for another year's extension ending in November 2027. The framework, classified under health services, will support mental health patient transport across various NHS and local authorities throughout the UK. Potential participants can submit their applications until 17 August 2026, with the tender process conducted via an open procurement method allowing up to 999 participants, potentially including electronic auctions in subsequent competitions.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in patient transport, health services, and related support services. With an estimated value of £25,000,000 GBP for high-quality, secure patient transport services, businesses skilled in providing professional care, compliant with NICE guidance, and capable of operating an efficient booking and reporting system are ideal candidates. The framework’s scope and recurring nature mean that even if not initially selected, businesses can potentially join later as it reopens annually for new applicants. This opportunity is particularly appealing for businesses aiming to expand their operations across the public sector and work with multiple health authorities across both England and Wales.

## Notice

In 2024, the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust established a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). This is extended to be include the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime)(Wales) Regulations 2025. "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. This framework agreement aims to support mental health patient requirements through the provision of secure patient transport services. The framework was awarded to run for an initial term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments. The framework has been extended for 1 year, with one further extension available. As previously advertised in the Framework tender documentation, the Framework will be reopened to new applicants annually, approximately 90 days before the anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date. Previously appointed Suppliers will NOT be obliged to reapply on an annual basis. Framework Suppliers appointed on the first anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 3 years duration; Framework Suppliers appointed on the second anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 2 years duration and Framework Suppliers appointed on the third anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 1 year duration. This notice concerns the Second re-opening of the Framework to new applicants.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier will provide secure patient transport services. The expected outcomes of the Services will be: * Provide patients with a safe, professional, and quality service which is appropriate to their needs. * Provide the appropriate vehicle and accompanying suitably qualified and experienced staff in a timely manner. * Convey patients to the appropriate destination in a vehicle suitable for their needs, ensuring their dignity and respect. * Provide a high-quality service based on individual patient needs which meets industry best practice and NICE guidance. * Provide an efficient, easy to use booking system for Contracting Authorities to utilise to minimise delays. * Provide all appropriate paperwork and service level reports in accordance with national and local requirements. * Eliminate aborted journeys/empty vehicles to provide a financially and environmentally sustainable service.

Options: The framework was awarded to run for an initial term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments. The initial framework period was for November 2024-November 2026. This has been extended for 12 months, so the current end date is November 2027. There is one further 12 month extension available.

Renewal: The framework was awarded to run for an initial term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments. The initial framework period was for November 2024-November 2026. This has been extended for 12 months, so the current end date is November 2027. There is one further 12 month extension available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067074-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067074-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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