Non-urgent patient transport for NHS Trust hospitals, direct award to incumbent.
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North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is procuring non-urgent patient transport services for patients discharged from its hospitals, including University Hospital of North Tees and University Hospital of Hartlepool. The service operates 24/7, 365 days a year, covering transfers between hospitals, healthcare facilities, and patient residences (home, nursing home, hospice, etc.). The contract is being awarded via a Direct Award C process to the incumbent provider, EMED Group, who is deemed capable of satisfying the requirements. The service must comply with Department of Health eligibility criteria for non-emergency patient transport. The contract value and duration are not specified.