Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Rd
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Contact
North West London Procurement Service
clcht.nwlicsps-sourcing-fm@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI7 - Outer London – West and North West
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service at London North West University Healthcare Trust
Reference number
C394950
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85143000 - Ambulance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust ("the Authority") required the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services.
The Authority intends to award a contract, following a Direct Award - Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (“PSR 2023”).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £19,920,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provider (Ambulance Transfers Limited) has been awarded this contract under PSR Direct Award C as it meets the requirements as follows:
The Authority believe the current supplier is satisfying the existing contract and will continue to satisfy the new contract to the required standard.
The new contracting arrangements are not changing considerably.
The Authority is planning to commence a competitive process under PSR 2023 for the provision of the service, and expects a maximum 2 year period to conclude this including satisfaction of Cabinet Office approval requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24/10/2025 11:59pm. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ambulance Transfers Limited
Unit D17, J31 Park Motherwell Way, Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM20 3XD
Grays
RM20 3XD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH32 - Thurrock
National registration number
09571166
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £19,920,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £19,920,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24/10/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.’
Written representations should be sent to clcht.nwlicsps-sourcing-fm@nhs.net
Award decision Makers
Operational Director of Estates and Facilities
Matron of Estates and facilities
No conflict interest has been declared.
The provider (Ambulance Transfers Limited) was selected based upon their ability to satisfy the new contract to the required standard in terms of quality and value. The provider has the required CQC registration and demonstrated knowledge of the delivery of the service and their proven ability to deliver the service, to a known cost, whilst managing the required flexibility we require. The supplier is not only capable of achieving our requirements but has the management systems and processes including ESG to support the Trust aims and a long term commitment to innovation and sustainability. The Supplier meets the trust's aims of delivery quality and innovation, integration and service delivery and ensuring improvements of access for patients to care services.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
London
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom