SECURE TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS

What this is

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board seeks a provider of secure transport services for mental health patients across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service supports safe, timely and compassionate transfers between healthcare and community settings, including urgent and high-risk journeys on a 24/7 basis. The contract is expected to commence in January 2027 for an initial term of three years, with an option to extend for a further two years.

Key points

• Secure 24/7 transport for mental health patients, including urgent and high-risk journeys
• Buyer is Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UKL22)
• Contract commences January 2027, three-year initial term plus option to extend two years

Who can bid

Providers capable of delivering secure patient transport for mental health patients on a 24/7 basis, including urgent and high-risk journeys. No further eligibility detail is stated in the notice.

Contract period

Expected to commence January 2027; initial term of three years with an option to extend for a further two years (3+2).

Classification

CPV 85143000 — Ambulance services WalesCardiffVale of Glamorgan