--- title: "Patient Transport Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823161" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823161" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823161.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823161.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN" published: "2026-03-13" --- # Patient Transport Services Framework Agreement Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823161 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823161) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823161.json) ## Summary NHS Grampian has launched the tender process for a framework agreement regarding Patient Transport Services. The procurement seeks to provide transportation for patients who lack access to private vehicles, assistance from family or friends, or voluntary sector transport. Divided into nineteen geographical Lots, each focused on specific areas such as Aberdeen, Banff, Elgin, and others within the NHS Grampian region, the tender employs an open procedure, allowing submissions via electronic systems. The procurement caters to the health industry and is primarily located in Aberdeen, Scotland (UKM50). Key dates include the tender publication on 13 March 2026, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 on 14 March 2026, and the award and bid opening period commencing at the same time. Business users should note the procurement stage is currently active, indicating the tender process is underway. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in transportation services, particularly those with experience in medical or patient transport within the healthcare sector. With the requirement to cover multiple geographic areas and handle diverse transport needs, including specialist vehicles and short-notice availability, businesses with logistical capabilities can expand their reach across the NHS Grampian area and its external catchment locations. Companies with strong operational infrastructure and a fleet suited to transporting patients both locally and across greater distances will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The framework agreement allows for participation from multiple providers, supporting partnership and growth potential within the dynamic transport service industry. With opportunities for extensions, businesses can anticipate sustained involvement and service provision within the health sector in Scotland. ## Notice Provision of Patient Transport Services for patients without access to private vehicles, support from family or friends, or voluntary sector transport, as well as those whose usual transport arrangements are temporarily unavailable. To facilitate efficient and effective patient transport service delivery, the requirement is divided into nineteen geographical Lots. Further information is available in the ITT documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Aberdeen City and Environs This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Aberdeen (as per indicative postcodes - AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB14, AB15, AB16, AB21, AB22, AB23, AB24, AB25 ) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Please note that the tender documents are within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: two 12 months extensions Lot 2 - Banff & Environs This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Banff - Chalmers Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB44, AB45, AB55, AB56, AB53 ) and vice versa. This includes: Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment; Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Please note that the tender documents are within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions. Lot 3 - Elgin & Environs This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Elgin - Dr. Gray's Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - IV30, IV31, IV36, IV32, AB38, AB37 ) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Please note that the tender documents are within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available Lot 5 - Peterhead & Environ TThis lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Peterhead - Peterhead community Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB42, AB43) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available at the ITT stage. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available Lot 4 - Inverurie & Environs This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Inverurie - Inverurie Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB41, AB51, AB52, AB54) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extension available Lot 6 - Stonehaven & Environs This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Stonehaven - Kincardine community Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB30, AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB39) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available Lot 7- Journeys across NHS Grampian sites or patients' homes to non-local NHS Grampian sites and vice versa This Lot covers the transportation of patients to and from other hospitals, GP practices or patient homes within the NHS Grampian region including the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available Lot 8 - Journeys from across NHS Grampian to anywhere outside NHSG South This Lot covers the transportation of Patients to hospitals outside NHSG catchment area South eg National Treatment Centre , Stracathro, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Providers may be required to pick up patients from across Grampian and to hospitals in Edinburgh or Glasgow or to any other hospitals outside the Grampian region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A minimum of two providers will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available. Lot 9 - Journeys from across NHS Grampian to anywhere outside NHSG North This Lot covers the transportation of Patients to hospitals outside NHSG catchment area North eg National Treatment Centre , Inverness. Providers may be required to pick up patients from across Grampian and to hospitals in Inverness and to any other hospitals north of the Grampian region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A minimum of two providers will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available Lot 10 - Community Transport Journeys from NHSG to and from patient homes - Aberdeen Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Aberdeen (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary); and AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB14, AB15, AB16, AB21, AB22, AB23, AB24, AB25) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 - 16:30 planned: 1.Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available. Lot 11 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Banff Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Banff (Chalmers Hospital); and AB44, AB45, AB55, AB56, AB53) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 - 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available. Lot 12 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Elgin Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Elgin (Dr Gray's Hospital); and IV30, IV31, IV36, IV32, AB38, AB37) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 - 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available Lot 13 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Inverurie Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Inverurie (Inverurie Hospital and AB41, AB51, AB52, AB54) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 - 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: two 12 months extensions available Lot 14 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Peterhead Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Peterhead (Peterhead Community Hospital); and AB42, AB43) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 - 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3.Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available. Lot 15 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Kincardine Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Kincardine Community Hospital and AB30, AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB39) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 - 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available. Lot 16 - Community Transport Journeys Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes not covered in Lots 10 -15 using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 - 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available. Lot 17 - Specialist Vehicles from NHSG sites to and from patients' homes - Aberdeen Local and non-local discharge from NHS Grampian sites to other NHS sites or patient homes within NHS Grampian catchment within Aberdeen and around Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ( ARI). These transfer journeys require "specialist" vehicles with two-person crews.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available. Lot 18 - Specialist Vehicles from NHSG sites to and from patients' homes - Elgin Local and non-local discharge from NHS Grampian sites to other NHS sites or patient homes within NHS Grampian catchment within Elgin and around Dr. Grays Hospital. These transfer journeys require "specialist" vehicles with two-person crews.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available Lot 19 - Specialist Vehicles from NHSG sites to and from patients' homes Local and non-local discharge from NHS Grampian sites to other NHS sites or patient homes within NHS Grampian catchment. These transfer journeys require "specialist" vehicles without clinical support. This includes: Patients with mobility or health challenges being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Renewal: Two 12 months extensions available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551719 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | 13 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 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 | NHS GRAMPIAN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB15 6RE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551719 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551719 Patient Transport Services Framework Agreement - Provision of Patient Transport Services for patients without access to private vehicles, support from family or friends, or voluntary sector transport, as well as those whose usual transport arrangements are temporarily unavailable. To facilitate efficient and effective patient transport service delivery, the requirement is divided into nineteen geographical Lots. Further information is available in the ITT documents. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsgrampian.org - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823161 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/55421642019CE3314BAB ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823161. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823161.json.