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The procurement process concerns the provision of Patient Transport Services by the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, headquartered in North Shields, United Kingdom. Titled "Patient Transport Service - NH1871," this tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting ambulance services. It aims to connect the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in East Cramlington with existing general hospital sites.
The procurement followed an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, with the initial contract expected to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028 and includes options for two 12-month extensions. The standstill period concluded on 30th October 2025, and the formal award can now proceed with the contract commencing on 1st December 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in ambulance and transport services, especially those capable of delivering strategic and logistical solutions within the healthcare sector.
The participation of large enterprises such as ERS Transition, trading as EMED Group Limited, highlights the scale and professional capacity required by this contract. Companies equipped with robust service delivery, implementation skills, and an ability to meet patient, staffing, and vehicle requirements would find this tender an excellent avenue for growth. With a substantial contract value of £8,141,595, it offers a rewarding opportunity for businesses capable of fulfilling the terms and contributing to the broader healthcare infrastructure in Northumberland and surrounding regions.
Provision of Patient Transport Services to provide a link for Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in East Cramlington to the existing general hospital sites ('base sites').<br/><br/>Contract to Dates - From 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2028<br/>2 x 12 months extension options available at sole discretion of Trust<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this<br/>contract is subject to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations<br/>2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015<br/>do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 22/09/2025.<br/><br/>This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award<br/>under the PSR Regulations. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this<br/>contract is subject to the Health Care Services, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations<br/>2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015<br/>do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 22/09/2025.<br/><br/>This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award<br/>under the PSR Regulations.
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