Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c08-f6c7-709f-aab7-82592e5fc94c/winter-discharge-patient-transport-service-on-day-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Winter Discharge Patient Transport Service ( On day Service) [Noe-CPC](https://tendernation.io/buyers/noe-cpc) Estimated value Not stated Published 6 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 20 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Department of Health defines Non-emergency Health Care Transport Service (NUHCTS) activity as being typified by the non-urgent, planned transportation of patients, with a medical need for transport, to and from a premises providing NHS healthcare and between NHS healthcare providers. The overarching principle of NUHCTS is that patients who are eligible for transport will receive safe, timely and comfortable transport, without detriment to their medical condition. The current guidance underpinning this service specification is that issued by the Department of Health in 2007. In the event of changes to National Policy Guidance, General Condition 13 in the NHS Standar A high quality, flexible and adaptable service that can meet, grow and respond to the changing needs of the healthcare environment. To provide a safe environment with suitable trained staff for patients to travel to their destination. An effective timely Health Care Transport Service that meets the quality levels outlined in Schedule 4 Quality Requirements. Patients will arrive and depart safely, and in a timely manner. Patients will be collected promptly, within key performance indicators (KPIs) timescales. A service that is patient centric, treating patients with courtesy, dignity and respect at all times. The service provider shall demonstrate a commitment to reduce carbon emissions and the carbon footprint of service users journeys where possible. A service that delivers value for money for the healthcare Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Patient-transport vehicles Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0d276ae3-11a4-4c4d-8c5e-6ee52473a2d3) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Noe-CPC: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/noe-cpc) [Sector More Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Firefighting vehicles – VG Asbach - HLF 10 · VG Asbach · 27 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-eb96-7083-91e7-24f09e1e5cb6/germany-firefighting-vehicles-vg-asbach-hlf-10) [Dumper trucks – Autobasculante pentru activitati aeroportuare · Compania Nationala Aeroporturi Bucuresti SA · 16 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6319-7333-979f-903a976c36b1/romania-dumper-trucks-autobasculante-pentru-activitati-aeroportuare) [Minibuses – Furnizare Microbuze școlare pentru unități de învățământ speciale · Județul Suceava · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7579-708f-b64e-33234038ed3a/romania-minibuses-furnizare-microbuze-scolare-pentru-unitati-de-invatamant-s) [Urban furniture – Raamovereenkomst voor het leveren van straatmeubilair · Antwerpen · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ca6b-711e-95cb-54df9518ce4e/belgium-urban-furniture-raamovereenkomst-voor-het-leveren-van-straatmeubilai) [Rolling stock – Dodávka vozidel BEMU121-150 a EMU121-150 · RegioJet a.s. · 23 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-aca6-73f8-ad6c-9162bd28b22d/czechia-rolling-stock-dodavka-vozidel-bemu121-150-a-emu121-150) [Engine parts – Rezervni dijelovi za propelere KaMeWa za m/t Zadar · Jadrolinija · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-673e-71dd-88e2-447641d5f588/croatia-engine-parts-rezervni-dijelovi-za-propelere-kamewa-za-mt-zadar)