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Coming up· published 18 Nov 2025

Non Emergency Patient Transport Services Framework Market Engagement

London Procurement Partnership · Southwark, Greater London

London Procurement Partnership is planning Non Emergency Patient Transport Services Framework Market Engagement. It is a framework for other health and social care in Southwark.

Source: Find a Tender, published 19 Nov 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    Planning Notice · 16:15

    View notice
  2. 2026

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

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About this tender

In brief

London Procurement Partnership is planning Non Emergency Patient Transport Services Framework Market Engagement. It is a framework for other health and social care in Southwark. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £1,375,000,000.

Find a Tender published it on 19 November 2025. The notice number is 075385-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-05e4bf. Bids are made through the buyer's Atamis portal.

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS London Procurement Partnership, hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, is in the planning stage of procuring a framework agreement for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of ambulance services and is set to serve the entire geographical coverage of England. The intended procurement method is a competitive process in line with the Provider Selection Regime (Health Care Services Regulations 2023).

A market engagement event is scheduled for 1st December 2025, with registration closing on 28th November 2025. This engagement process aims to gather insights and prepare for the tendering stage, focused on providing services to all mobility types, with the estimated value amounting to £1.375 billion. Companies experienced in offering comprehensive, 24/7 non-emergency patient transportation will find this tender particularly suited to their service capabilities.

Small to medium enterprises with innovative transport solutions or those already operating within the UK healthcare system stand to benefit significantly from this initiative.

The notice in full

NHS London Procurement Partnership (Hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) is preparing to procure a new framework agreement for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services under the NHS Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

The planned procurement will cover Non-emergency Patient Transport Services, for all mobility types, 24/7, 365/6 days a year.

Relevant authorities can access the Framework and award a contract by further competition or direct award.

The anticipated Lot structure includes Core for standard NEPT, Renal, Secure, High Dependency and Resilience. NHS LPP reserves the right to change this Lot structure.

Geographical coverage: Aligned to all ambulance trusts regions within England

This procurement will be run in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023). NHS London Procurement Partnership intends to follow Competitive Process for this framework agreement.

NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) will be hosting a market engagement event on 1st December 2025 to discuss the upcoming Framework for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services.

To register your interest, please email gstt.lppefps1@nhs.net with the following details by midday on 28th November 2025:

Name:

Job title:

Organisation:

Contact email:

with the subject "PIN Registration - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services" .

All registered providers will receive further information.

All engagement will be run in accordance with PSR statutory guidance. No decision on contract award will be made at this stage. This PIN is issued for information and engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition nor a commitment to tender.

Lots (1)

  1. 01

    Lot 1Planned

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other
Procurement type
Framework
Category
Services
Contract period
Not specified - Not specified
Lots
1

Procedure

Notice type
Planning Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service
Buyer's portal
Atamis

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£1,375,000,000

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
075385-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4bf
CPV code
85143000 - Ambulance services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

London Procurement Partnership is based in Southwark. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Southwark
Town
South East London
Postcode
SE1 2ND
Electoral ward
North Bermondsey
Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Region
Greater London
Sub-region
Lewisham and Southwark
Area
Inner London - East
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
London Procurement Partnership
Category
Services
Contact
Ash Fraser
Phone
+44 2071886680
Address
London, SE1 2ND · Greater London · England
Call +44 2071886680
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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Non Emergency Patient Transport Services Framework Market Engagement

When will the Non Emergency Patient Transport Services Framework Market Engagement tender open?

London Procurement Partnership has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the Non Emergency Patient Transport Services Framework Market Engagement contract worth?

The estimated value is £1,375,000,000.

Who is the buyer for Non Emergency Patient Transport Services Framework Market Engagement?

London Procurement Partnership, based in Southwark, Greater London. The named contact is Ash Fraser, on +44 2071886680.

How do I bid for Non Emergency Patient Transport Services Framework Market Engagement?

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.