Planning

Provision of Emergency Services Fuel Card

EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Emergency Services Fuel Card" under the planning stage. This contract is managed by the National Ambulance Procurement Group/Bluelight Commercial and involves a further competition using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6186. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically addressing diesel fuel, and is above the threshold for public contracts. The total value is estimated at £8,400,000 gross. The planned contract start date is 1st April 2026, extending until 31st March 2029, with a possibility for renewal until March 2030. This planned procurement will primarily serve the UK region, with future notices set to release by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in fuel supply and management solutions, to engage with a central government public authority. Suitable for SMEs, the procurement aims to streamline the emergency services' fuel management, potentially increasing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Businesses with expertise in efficiently managing large-scale fuel distribution and offering competitive pricing will find this opportunity aligned with their growth targets. Additionally, suppliers with experience of working within the Crown Commercial Services Framework and familiarity in serving public sector clients could be well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Emergency Services Fuel Card

Notice Description

Provision of Emergency Services Fuel Card to East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Being undertaken as a further competition by the National Ambulance Procurement Group/Bluelight Commercial BLC by further competition, using the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework - RM6186

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051744
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022746-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09134200 - Diesel fuel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Lead
Contact Email
procurementhelpdesk@nottshc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 6PY
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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