In its Net Zero Travel and Transport Strategy, the NHS committed to reducing staff travel emissions by 50% by 2033, through a shift to more sustainable travel models and the electrification of personal vehicles. Achieving this goal will require robust infrastructure, forward-thinking planning, and collaboration across the wider public sector.
The challenge – and opportunity extends beyond the NHS. The transport sector is the UK’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 30% of total emissions in 2023. Public sector organisations, including local authorities and government departments, need to adopt electric fleets, invest in EV charging infrastructure, and promote active travel such as walking, cycling, and car sharing to meet the ambitious targets set by the UK Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan.
Our Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure Framework Agreement supports sustainable travel plans by providing solutions to reduce carbon output and prevent pollution. It provides transport and mobility system solutions and car parks that consider environmental, economic, and social impacts, protecting our scarce resources, building resilience to a changing climate both now and for future generations.
Framework Agreement Information
The framework agreement provides a range of sustainable transport services and infrastructure that supports the NHS, and wider public sector to lower carbon outputs and achieve carbon net zero by 2050. It encompasses the offering of cycle parking infrastructure, bike hire, low carbon delivery and EV charging.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
20 November 2023 – 19 November 2027
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
NHS and wider public sector organisations
How was the framework agreement procured?
Further competition and direct award
Via this framework agreement, you can run a further competition, or choose to direct award to a supplier in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations.
How we can support?
We offer different levels of support, including SME advice and robust templates for you to easily run your own process, or additional support to design and run a further competition on your behalf.
How can I access the framework agreement?
Access framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal (CFAP)
The framework agreement has been structured in the following lots:
Throughout the lots, sustainable IT, deployment and support services are available
What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
NHS GREEN TRAVEL PLANS
Based on the main NHS Green Travel Plans to support the NHS and wider public sector to adopt the infrastructure and solutions for greener methods of transport to achieve net zero by 2050.
ONE STOP SHOP
Provides a ’one stop shop’ covering all elements of sustainable transport such as consultancy, design, purchase, and maintenance, as well as car park management.
FLEXIBLE CONTRACT TERMS
Flexible contract terms with NHS terms and conditions as standard, and the option to utilise JCT, NEC, or the customer’s own model forms of contract terms and conditions provides the flexibility to utilise a contract that best suits the needs of the project.
ROAD TO ZERO
To support net zero goals, it encompasses the offering of cycle parking infrastructure, bike hire, low carbon delivery and EV charging to provide your colleagues alternative methods to travel to work.
GREEN MODES OF TRANSPORT
Using green modes of transportation will decrease the demand for fuel and gas, preparing us for a future without them.
VIABLE OPTION
Green transport infrastructure is cheaper to build in the long run, which makes it a more viable option going forward.
Healthcare Case Studies
Supporting NHS net zero – enabling staff to cycle to work at Central Health Clinic Bristol
Utilising the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure Framework Agreement, the Central Health Clinic in Bristol installed three Bikehangars from Cyclehoop, with 18 secure cycle parking spaces.
Supplier Details
Find out what the press had to say about the framework agreement
NHE
New solution for sustainable transport and infrastructure across NHS introduced
Facilities Management Journal (FMJ)
Sustainable transport and infrastructure framework launches to help drive NHS’ journey to net zero
FleetWorld
New framework agreement to help NHS fleet hit net zero by 2040
Download further information on supplier offerings
In November 2024, all the framework agreement suppliers were invited to take part in a series of webinars to showcase the lots and the products available. You can download the presentations below from the suppliers who chose to take part.
Strategic Procurement Support
If this framework agreement doesn’t cover the goods or services you require, or a framework agreement isn’t the optimal route to market for your needs, we can provide tailored strategic procurement support. Find out more here.
