Planning

Secure Ambulance Services

DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

09 Sep 2025 at 11:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Aug 2025 at 10:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Devon Partnership NHS Trust has announced a procurement process for the "Secure Ambulance Services" contract, aimed at providing a Mental Health, Secure Ambulance Transport Service over five years with potential extensions of up to two additional years. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting ambulance services, and is above the procurement threshold. The contract is scheduled to commence on 20th January 2026, with a pre-tender market engagement event set for 10am on 2nd October 2025, held via MS Teams. Interested parties must express their interest by 9th October 2025. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, engaging potential suppliers in the South West England area, reflecting the Trust's location in Exeter.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ambulance and secure transport services to expand their portfolio with a major health service provider in the UK. Companies with experience in mental health transport services, particularly within the public health sector, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging early in the pre-tender market event can provide valuable insights and networking opportunities, paving the way for successful bidding. The estimated contract value of £10 million (excluding VAT) over its full term, including optional extensions, underscores the contract's importance as a major business growth prospect.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Ambulance Services

Notice Description

Devon Partnership NHS Trust are commencing a tender exercise for a 5 year Mental Health, Secure Ambulance Transport Service for both Devon Partnership NHS Trust and Livewell Southwest. There will be a further 2 years optional extensions built into this new contract. This new contract is expected to commence 20th January 2026 and "DPT" are hosting a pre-tender submission market engagement event via MS Teams at 10am on the 2nd October, if you wish to participate in this event, please contact simon.worthy@nhs.net for further details

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97405&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054971-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AF
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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