Award

999 Urgent and Emergency Ambulance Services

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

09 Apr 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has concluded the award stage of the procurement process for the "999 Urgent and Emergency Ambulance Services" contract. Categorized under Health Care Services, this contract, classified as ambulance services (CPV: 85143000), focuses on providing urgent and emergency care across the south west region (UKK2). The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with an approximate value of £811,000,000. The procurement employed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A, precluding the need for prior publication of a call for competition. No conflicts of interest were identified, and the award was sanctioned by relevant parties under organizational standing financial protocols.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in health care services, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive ambulance services. As the contract has been awarded to the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, SMEs with a strong background in medical response units or supporting emergency services can leverage this information to identify potential future collaborations or similar contracts. The substantial contract value and extensive regional coverage underscore a substantial market presence and service demand, making it an attractive proposition for businesses focusing on scaling service delivery in the health care sector.

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Notice Title

999 Urgent and Emergency Ambulance Services

Notice Description

The services to be provided under this contract include 999 urgent and emergency ambulance services, to patients across the south west region. This contract has been awarded using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The estimated contract value is PS811,000,000, and the services are to be delivered between 01/04/2025 and 31/03/2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided under this contract include 999 urgent and emergency ambulance services, to patients across the south west region. This contract has been awarded using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The estimated contract value is PS811,000,000, and the services are to be delivered between 01/04/2025 and 31/03/2027.

Procurement Information

Awarded under PSR Direct Award Process A.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013861-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£811,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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