Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) under the urgent award provision of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This urgent contract covers services in East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull, North Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, and York, ensuring transport for patients too ill to travel without assistance or whose conditions may deteriorate during travel. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £16,403,006, runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, to address immediate patient safety needs. The contract was awarded to Yorkshire Ambulance Trust NHS Trust and has been approved by the Finance, Performance and Delivery Committee, with no conflicts of interest reported. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in patient transport, healthcare logistics, and medical support services.

It offers potential contracts in a vital sector that demands high competency in handling a variety of patient conditions and transport needs. Businesses with experience in specialized patient care during transport and a diverse fleet capable of providing varying levels of medical support will be particularly well-suited to compete and potentially expand their operations within the NHS framework. The necessity for urgent and high-quality services in these regions highlights an ongoing demand that can drive growth and stability for capable service providers.