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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust initiated a procurement process for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for delivery in London (region UKI33). The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is focused on ambulance services within the health industry category. The current stage is the intention to award, with the contract yet to be formally awarded.
Key dates include the standstill period beginning immediately after 27th March 2025 and representations to decision-makers due by 8th April 2025. The contract term is set to start on 5th April 2025 and will last for two years. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in ambulance services and patient transport solutions.
It is well-suited for companies that emphasize quality, innovation, value, integration, improvement of access, reduction of health inequalities, and social value. The award decision underscores the importance given to these criteria, making the tender suitable for businesses with a proven track record in these areas. As the Authority plans to commence a formal procurement exercise shortly, interested businesses should prepare to participate in the subsequent competitive process.
The provider (HATS) has been awarded this contract by the PSR Direct Award clauses C as it meets the requirements as follows:<br/><br/>The Authority believe the current supplier is satisfying the existing contract and will continue to satisfy the new contract to the required standard.<br/><br/>The new contracting arrangements are not changing considerably.<br/><br/>The Authority is in the process of gaining Cabinet Office approval with a view to undertake a competitive process under PSR 2023 for the provision of the service.<br/><br/>The contract term is up two years which will start on 5th April 2025. <br/><br/>The Authority will shortly commence a formal procurement exercise for the NEPT service and this contract is an interim award to cover the period required prior to award of the new procurement activity to allow sufficient time for the procurement, related approvals, and mobilisation
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