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National Framework Agreement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services

Awarded to Independence Support Ltd, MedExpress Limited, Osprey EMS Ltd +2 more

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST(buyer)

Published
Published 16 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 17 August 2026
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Overview

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is reopening its National Framework Agreement for the provision of secure patient transport services to support mental health patient requirements. The framework, valued at approximately £25 million, is open to new applicants and suppliers appointed at this second reopening will be awarded agreements of up to 2 years duration. The framework is available for use by all relevant authorities across England and Wales, including NHS trusts, integrated care boards, and local authorities.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£25,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
16 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Patient-transport vehiclesTransport services (excl. Waste transport)Health servicesAmbulance services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£125,000,000
Award date
5 November 2026
Contract period
— → 25 October 2028
Against estimate
400% above
Bids received
8
Winners
  • Independence Support Ltd
  • MedExpress Limited
  • Osprey EMS Ltd
  • Tricorder Care Services Limited
  • YorMed Limited

This contract ends on 25 October 2028.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

8

Open and restricted tenders in Health and social work services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 10% · Quality 90%

  • Quality and Innovation30%
  • Integration, collaboration and service sustainability30%
  • Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice20%
  • Social Value10%
  • Value10%

Price and cost criteria in black, quality in blue.

Market context

Typical award in Health and social work services

£186,100

Median of 14,539 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 671.7× the median.

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST in the last 12 months

101

contracts awarded, worth £1,483,926,155 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    5 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    16 July 2026

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