Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board has updated its contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, falling under the health services industry category, with locations including UKF14, UKF15, and UKF16 regions. This contract, initially signed on 21 July 2025, now includes a modification extending the duration from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2028. The urgent decision for modification was ratified by the Chief Executive and Chair of the Strategic Planning and Integration Committee utilising emergency powers, aligning it with the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023.

The active procurement stage is focused on contract updates and award modifications, with the recent contract reflecting a value of approximately £69.7 million GBP. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in patient transport and logistical health services. With the extension aiming to synchronize contract dates for a larger geographic competition, businesses with capacities for extensive regional coverage and expertise in healthcare logistics would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities.

Large-scale service providers, similar to the current supplier, EMED Group, can leverage this opportunity to bolster growth through strategic engagement and service delivery in the planned non-emergency transport sector. As the demand for seamless patient transfer solutions grows, this tender can contribute significantly to business expansion for those able to meet its detailed logistical and operational requirements.