Provision of Secure Patient Transport for Mental Tender - 138235362

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Provision of Secure Patient Transport for Mental Health Patients

Deadline: 04 May 2026

Posting Date: 21 Mar 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 138235362

Document Ref. No.: C433357

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

85143000 - Ambulance services

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Tender Details

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for Secure Mental Health Patient Transport Services, which involves the safe and appropriate transfer of individuals experiencing acute psychiatric or similar symptoms/crises. This service would include transfers between hospital sites and to and from other facilities depending on the service level need. The service must ensure the safety of the patient, transport staff, and the public. It requires trained personnel skilled in de-escalation and restraint, specialist vehicles with appropriate safety modifications, and the use of physical or procedural controls where necessary, particularly for patients detained under the Mental Health Act. Service requirements should be available 24/7, with journeys being adhoc nature. A robust booking and communication system should be demonstrated. Bookings will be made by our Bed Management team, following the appropriate risk assessment processes. Journeys may be made on an urgent basis (30 mins), standard same day or pre-planned with 24 to 48 hours notice. **Intention is to undertake a further Competition against the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Dynamic Purchasing System - LPP/2017/013** Under Lot 3 - Mental Health and Secure Transport Services.
Notice identifier : 2026/S 000-025807
CPV classifications: 85143000 - Ambulance services
[Disclaimer: For this notice no specific deadline was given hence we have added 45 Days from the date of posting]

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