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03 Apr 2025 at 16:13

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11 Mar 2025 at 20:58

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10 Mar 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of private ambulance services for the fiscal year 2025/2026, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement falls under the services category for the health services industry and is valued at £10,080,900. The contract was directly awarded using process C and commenced on 1st April 2025, expiring on 31st March 2026. The services will be provided across the East Midlands region, with key contact Samuel Rudd overseeing the tender process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those providing emergency and urgent ambulance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health sector can leverage this contract to enhance their service portfolios and establish partnerships within public health networks. With a focus on integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and social value, businesses that prioritise quality and innovation will be well-positioned to meet the criteria and benefit from this procurement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Private Ambulance Service (PAS) FY 25/26 - ELITE

Notice Description

Private Ambulance Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Private Ambulance Services (PAS) Emergency crews to respond to 999 calls, as directed by East Midlands Ambulance Service Control Room.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 20/03/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ead4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012913-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,080,900 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Additional Buyers

EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 6PY
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Bilborough
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Elite EMS Ltd

Elite Medical and Ambulance Service Ltd

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