---
title: "Sunderland Dedicated Discharge Vehicle Royal Hospital"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d8b4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Sunderland Dedicated Discharge Vehicle Royal Hospital

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d8b4

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) is in the process of awarding a contract for a 'Dedicated Discharge Vehicle' to support patient discharges at Sunderland Royal Hospital. This contract pertains to the ambulance services industry and is valued at £462,637, with a contractual term from 1st September 2026 to 30th September 2028. The procurement follows the PSR2023 Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime, and it is at the award stage. The notice of intention to award has initiated a standstill period, during which providers can make representations by 13th August 2026. The process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Sunderland-based procurement aims to enhance healthcare logistics with services to be realised within the region UKC23.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare logistics, particularly those specialising in ambulance services. Given that the procurement process is governed by a Provider Selection Regime, businesses experienced in this type of award are particularly well-suited to provide value through their understanding of the regime's five key criteria. This tender, awarded without a prior call for competition, may be ideal for existing providers seeking to expand their service footprint within the Sunderland area, fostering growth in their partnership with NHS organisations. The contract's specific focus on patient transport for hospital discharges underscores the potential for businesses that can deliver reliable and efficient transport solutions to leverage their expertise and contribute to healthcare service delivery improvements. The active involvement of North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust further exemplifies the value of engaging with established providers familiar with NHS procurement processes.

## Notice

INTENTION TO AWARD PTS Dedicated Discharge Vehicle Royal Hospital. A vehicle to support discharges at Sunderland Royal Hospital. NENC ICB intends to award a contract to an exisiting provider following a PSR2023 Direct Award Process C. Contract Value PS462,637 Contract Term: 01/09/2026 - 30/09/2028

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PTS Dedicated Discharge Vehicle Royal Hospital. A vehicle to support discharges at Sunderland Royal Hospital. NENC ICB intends to award a contract to an existing provider following a PSR2023 Direct Award Process C. Contract Value PS462,637 Contract Term: 01/09/2026 - 30/09/2028 his 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 13 August 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Additional information: PTS Dedicated Discharge Vehicle Royal Hospital. A vehicle to support discharges at Sunderland Royal Hospital. NENC ICB intends to award a contract to an existing provider following a PSR2023 Direct Award Process C. Contract Value PS462,637 Contract Term: 01/09/2026 - 30/09/2028 his 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 13 August 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The PSR2023 5 Key Criteria were considered and services assessed against these. Conflicts of Interest were managed during this process and no conflicts of interests were raised. Approval Body: NENC ICB Secondary Care SubCommittee July 2026. Representations/queries can be direct to nencicb.procurement@nhs.net

### 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13 August 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/072673-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 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 | £462,637 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072673-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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