Award of Neonatal Critical Care Transport Service in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Neonatal Critical Care Transport Service in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Awarded 31 Mar 2025
Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£1,240,000.00
RegionSouth East
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expired 30 Mar 2026
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NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit awarded a contract to Starcross Trading Limited t/a BEARS for the driver and ambulance element of the Neonatal Critical Care Transport Service in Kent, Surrey and Sussex for NHS England South East.
The contract, valued at £1,240,000, was awarded following a mini competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
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