Greater Manchester Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has initiated the procurement process for the "Greater Manchester Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services" contract, focused on health services under the CPV classification 85100000. This contract, valued at £17,532,082, covers both planned and unplanned transport services from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement is in the Award stage, and the intention to award has been published under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The contract award decision will be finalised following a standstill period ending on 7th April 2025. The procurement method used is a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition, specifically under the Provider Selection Regime. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare logistics and patient transport services, particularly those with innovative and high-quality service offerings.

It is particularly suited for large-scale healthcare providers such as the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, which has been identified as the supplier. Key award criteria include quality and innovation, value, integration and collaboration, service sustainability, social value, and efforts to improve access and reduce health inequalities. Businesses capable of meeting these criteria and operating within the Greater Manchester region would be well-positioned to compete and potentially secure this contract, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to community health service improvements.