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Non Emergency Patient Transport/Ambulance Service

LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Feb 2026 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for non-emergency patient transport services. This procurement process, which falls under the "services" category, pertains to the provision of both booked and ad-hoc secure/non-secure transport across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The tender process is using a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with a total contract value of £2,830,000. The transport services must be delivered starting 1st April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2029. The opportunity was marked by the completion of a standstill period, with the intention-to-award notice published on 26th February 2026. This procurement adheres to Health Care Services Regulations 2023, excluding it from PCR 2015 regulations.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses geared towards offering patient transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality and compliant transport solutions in the North West of England. The procurement method is unique as it operates outside typical procurement regimes, creating favourable conditions for business growth within the sector. The long-term contract period allows businesses to build a strong presence in healthcare transport services, providing stability and potential for further expansion. Businesses specialised in patient-transport vehicles tailored for use within healthcare settings would be ideally suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non Emergency Patient Transport/Ambulance Service

Notice Description

Non Emergency Patient Transport/Ambulance Service for booked/ad-hoc secure/non-secure transport services for Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust covering Lancashire and South Cumbria. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention-to-award notice and supporting information referring to award notice 2026/S 000-17385 OCID Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-05f3ff published on February 26th 2026. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 / PCR 2015 do not apply to this award. Publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-848559de-d475-4651-a348-2b1a8c6da316
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e1eb871-3d72-458b-b273-835cecb3c5c5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,830,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,830,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERS TRANSITION - TRADING AS EMED GROUP

Further Information

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