Patient Transport Between Hospital Sites
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustEstimated Value
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Published
20 May 2026
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Overview
Nerams is a third party provider for NEAS via the ICB. NEAS is not contracted to deliver same day discharges and the volume of last minute cancellations of patient transport was recently increasing leading to organisational pressure. It was agreed to fund a dedicated discharge vehicle and arranged this via NERAMs at short notice to support with operational pressures.
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The NHS (via NEAS — North East Ambulance Service) needs a dedicated vehicle and driver to transport patients being discharged from hospital to their homes or care facilities. This is a temporary service to reduce delays caused by last-minute cancellations and help the hospital manage patient flow. The contract is worth approximately £294,182 and runs until 31 January 2027.
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The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustKey Dates
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