Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport - NECTAR
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The public procurement process for the Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport - NECTAR project, managed by The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, reached the tender update stage as of 22 April 2025. The procurement categorised under health services aims to appoint a provider to deliver and maintain an ambulance fleet and drivers to assist in a sustainable patient transport service across the North East and Cumbria. IAS Medical was awarded the contract with a projected start date on 1 July 2025, for a five-year term with options for two 12-month extensions.
The contract, valued at approximately £12,189,581.60 excluding VAT, was conducted through an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those specialising in patient transportation. Companies with experience in ambulance services and logistical expertise would find this contract beneficial.
Collaborating with NECTAR, the selected provider will partake in a vital role within the region’s healthcare system, adapting to evolving service delivery demands. The open procurement method encourages competition and invites diverse companies, including SMEs, to present innovative solutions tailored to the healthcare transport landscape.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals appointed IAS Medical to deliver and supply an ambulance fleet and drivers to assist in providing a sustainable transport service for the movement of patients throughout the North East and Cumbria. The patient transport Provider will be flexible, adaptable and resilient and will work in partnership with NECTAR to ensure that the service is able to respond to the changing landscape of health service delivery.
The Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport contract will start on 01 July 2025 with an initial term of 5 years to 30 June 2030 with two options for 12 month extension.
Value - PS12,189,581.60 ex VAT including potential extensions
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals is inviting tenders for the provision of Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport for NECTAR. The process will be conducted using the Competitive Procedure allowed for within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023.
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