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Lancashire and South Cumbria Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Apr 2026 at 17:47

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11 Apr 2025 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire and South Cumbria Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The contracting authority has utilised a direct award process to secure the services, with the contract officially awarded on 28th April 2025. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude by 31st March 2026, covering health services within the regions of Lancashire and South Cumbria, with a total contract value of £16,975,000. The procurement stage has moved from intention to award into completion and was handled using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for organisations specialising in non-emergency patient transport and health services. Companies that have established operational capabilities in the North West of England, specifically in Lancashire and South Cumbria, stand well-positioned to fulfil the requirements of such contracts and could benefit from future similar opportunities. The procurement decision prioritised criteria such as quality, value, integration, collaboration, and sustainability, enhancing the scope for businesses committed to delivering these standards to engage with public health service projects. Although the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has been selected, other providers should remain alert to upcoming tenders for similar service provisions.

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Notice Title

Lancashire and South Cumbria Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Notice Description

The provision of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Provision for a planned, unplanned and enhanced priority NEPTS service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Provision for a planned, unplanned and enhanced priority NEPTS service. Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2026 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS16,613,000 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 25th April 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-0500fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035408-2026
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
Large

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
£16,613,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years 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 LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

Further Information

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