Provision of Private, Safe and Secure Transportation for patients within Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service Group

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Port Talbot, has completed a procurement process for the provision of private, safe, and secure transportation services for patients within the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service Group. The process resulted in the award of a pilot contract to EZEC Medical Transport Services trading as EMED Group Ltd. The services fall under the industry categories of patient-transport vehicles and outpatient care services, with the contract running from 1st February 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This procurement was conducted through a direct method, as it was below the threshold and carried out without competition, under the light-touch regime, with a total contract value of £120,000. This tender presents potential business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transportation and medical logistics. Businesses experienced in providing secure patient transport solutions, particularly within the healthcare sector, could find similar opportunities attractive.

SMEs, like EMED Group Ltd, with capabilities in delivering consistent and safe transport services within prescribed regulatory frameworks and demanding service environments, are well-suited to compete for such tenders, particularly during subsequent competitive tender exercises following the pilot period assessment.