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Private Ambulance Services

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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01 Jul 2026 at 16:06

Tender Notice
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05 Mar 2026 at 16:44

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Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 15:35

Tender Notice
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19 May 2025 at 15:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Private Ambulance Services is being managed by the East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS), located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. This process is in the tender stage, with the contract being part of the services category, specifically aimed at ambulance services under CPV code 85143000. Originally planned to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027, this contract covers provision across three regional areas in the East Midlands, namely South East (South Lincolnshire), South (Leicestershire), and North (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire). The procurement method is open, adhering to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and is valued at £12,000,000 without extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and emergency services sectors, specifically those that can provide double crewed ambulances with trained personnel. Companies specialising in emergency medical services or those able to integrate with public health organisations efficiently can leverage this contract to expand their market presence. The focus on criteria such as quality, value, integration, social value, and innovation provides a well-rounded competitive edge for businesses that excel in these areas. Smaller enterprises with a robust operational model and high-quality service delivery are particularly well-positioned to meet the criteria and expectations set by EMAS. Opportunities to engage through an electronic tendering process will streamline participation, benefiting both established companies and SMEs aiming to grow within the public health service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Private Ambulance Services

Notice Description

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("EMAS") requires Private Ambulance Services for the period 2026/2027. These encompass Double Crewed Ambulances (DCAs) with a mix of Paramedic, Technicians and Emergency Care Assistants (ECA).

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("EMAS") requires Private Ambulance Services for the period 2026/2027. These encompass Double Crewed Ambulances (DCAs) with a mix of Paramedic, Technicians and Emergency Care Assistants (ECA).

The indicative requirement is for 32 crews over 3 regional areas within East Midlands Ambulance with varying shift patterns, although it should be noted that this level of crews may fluctuate during the course of this contract depending on demand and resource planning.

There is a total of 3 lots associated with this procurement as follow:
Lot 1 - South East (South Lincolnshire)
Lot 2 - South (Leicestershire)
Lot 3 - North (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire)

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare 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. This intention to award a contract is following a competitive process.

The contract is for a 12 month period commencing on 1st April 2026 with no option to extend. (01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027)

Lifetime Value of this contract is PS12,000,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05176d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061918-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
1
Supplier Name

central medical services ltd

Further Information

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