Tender

Non-Emergency Patient Transport/Ambulance Service

LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 14:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for a "Non-Emergency Patient Transport/Ambulance Service" within the mental health sector. This tender, classified under "services," involves the provision of ambulance services and patient-transport vehicles throughout regions UKD4 and UKD1 in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with bids closing on 14 January 2026, followed by an award period ending on 28 January 2026. The procurement process employs an open procedure, reflecting central government public authority operations. The contract value is estimated at £2,800,000, with the potential gross value up to £3,360,000, and the contract is set to start on 23 February 2026, spanning three years with an optional one-year extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare transport sector, particularly those with expertise in servicing mental health facilities. Companies offering high-quality transport solutions with a focus on cost-efficiency, alongside social value contributions, stand to gain from this procurement. With a weighting of 60% on quality, 10% on social value, and 30% on cost criteria, businesses that can robustly demonstrate excellence in these areas will be well-suited to succeed. Interested parties should register and submit bids via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, ensuring they adhere to the guidelines outlined for electronic submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport/Ambulance Service

Notice Description

Non-Emergency Patient Transport/Ambulance Service for Mental Health sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional extension period of 12 months based upon Trust demand.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082051-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Dowell
Contact Email
paul.dowell@mbht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR5 6AW
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
TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Bamber Bridge East
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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