Planning

Non Emergency Patient Transport Services Framework Pre Market Engagement

LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP

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Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The London Procurement Partnership is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Non Emergency Patient Transport Services Framework Pre Market Engagement." This planned procurement falls under the services category, specifically ambulance services, according to the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV). The procurement is taking place within the UK, particularly focusing on England, and interested parties are required to register on the Health family portal. Responses to the pre-market engagement are due by 20th February 2026 at 17:00. A future notice is expected to be published on 28th February 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £1,375,000,000. This process aims to refine the specification and commercial model, although the organisation is not obligated to make amendments based on feedback.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare and transportation sectors, particularly those specialising in patient transport services. Companies with capacity to engage in large-scale service delivery across England may find this an attractive opportunity. The structured engagement allows potential bidders to influence the final tender scope and model, putting proactive companies in a favourable position to compete. With a substantial financial scope, this tender process represents a significant growth opportunity for established providers looking to expand their market presence or enter the public procurement sector for patient transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non Emergency Patient Transport Services Framework Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

Further to our previous PIN (Reference: 2025/S 000-075385) and pre-market engagement event, we are further engaging with the NEPT market on our specification and commercial model. <br/><br/>Please note we are not obligated to make any changes or amendments to the specification based on any feedback received. Any changes made because of this engagement will being carefully considered to ensure no supplier is unfairly discriminated against with amendments made. <br/><br/>To engage in this premarket engagement. Please register on the Health family portal by following this link:<br/>https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for the Project ID: C421065.<br/><br/>Please submit your return via the Portal by 20/02/2026 17:00.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further to our previous PIN (Reference: 2025/S 000-075385) and pre-market engagement event, we are further engaging with the NEPT market on our specification and commercial model.

Please note we are not obligated to make any changes or amendments to the specification based on any feedback received. Any changes made because of this engagement will being carefully considered to ensure no supplier is unfairly discriminated against with amendments made.

To engage in this premarket engagement. Please register on the Health family portal by following this link:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for the Project ID: C421065.

Please submit your return via the Portal by 20/02/2026 17:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011153-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£1,375,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Ash Fraser
Contact Email
gstt.lppefps1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 02071886680

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2ND
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
North Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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