NON-URGENT, HIGH DEPENDENCY PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has launched a procurement opportunity for the provision of High Dependency and Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. The contract is intended to ensure patients requiring specialist transport reach wards, departments, or other Trust locations on time, in comfort, and without detriment to their medical condition.

The successful provider will deliver transport services for high dependency and non-emergency patients across the Trust, supporting timely access to healthcare services while maintaining appropriate standards of patient care throughout each journey.

The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure.

Contract Information

Buyer – University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Deadline – 1 September 2026, 10:00am

Contract Value – £16,000,000

Delivery Length – 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2031, with the option to extend on one or more occasions for up to a further two years (to 31 May 2033).

Tender Link – https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Service Details

The contract covers the provision of:

• High Dependency Patient Transport Services
• Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

The service is intended to ensure patients arrive at their destination in time for appointments while travelling safely, comfortably, and in a manner appropriate to their clinical condition.

Evaluation Criteria

Tenders will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Quality (Technical & Value Questionnaire) – 66%
• Price (Commercial Envelope) – 34%

Participation Requirements

Suppliers will be required to demonstrate:

• Legal and financial capacity through the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
• Technical ability through both the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and the Technical & Value Questionnaire.

Key Dates

• Enquiry Deadline: 17 August 2026, 12:00pm
• Tender Submission Deadline: 1 September 2026, 10:00am
• Estimated Award Decision: 30 November 2026

The opportunity represents a significant long-term patient transport contract supporting the delivery of high dependency and non-emergency transport services across University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

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