Provision of Non-Ambulatory Patient Transport

The procurement process detailed herein pertains to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, working in coordination with NHS Lanarkshire, to procure services for the "Provision of Non-Ambulatory Patient Transport". This procurement falls under the health industry category focusing on service delivery across several NHS sectors, including NHS GGC Clyde, North, and South Sectors, and NHS Lanarkshire. The operation originates from Glasgow, with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde acting as the lead in procurement.

The process has reached the award stage, following an open procedure, with an emphasis placed equally on technical quality and price. The contract, valued at £6,500,000, was signed on 14th August 2025, and the tender submission had ended on 13th January 2025. This tender provides ample opportunity for businesses, particularly those specializing in patient transportation services, to expand their operations within a structured framework agreement.

Ideal candidates are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in the healthcare transport sector, given the selection criteria requires firms to be suitably qualified and licensed. With the increasing need for non-ambulatory patient transport services, particularly in cases of maximized Scottish Ambulance Service capacity, diversification and scale-up possibilities for businesses capable of providing high-quality, reliable service are possible. The awarded suppliers—Alliance Ambulance Services, ABC Ambulance Services [UK] Ltd., and Amvale Scotland Ltd—demonstrate the suitability for SMEs to meet these needs effectively.