Planning

PTS Patient Transport Framework

YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 10:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Patient Transport Services (PTS) framework. The aim is to establish an agreement with suppliers capable of providing patient transport for various medical needs, such as hospital discharges and appointments, across several regions including North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire. The process, initiated on 9th February 2026, involves a market engagement phase scheduled for 31st March 2026 where interested suppliers can attend virtual information sessions. The procurement will proceed as a tender with a framework agreement strategy, expecting to start by 1st October 2026, and scheduled to continue until 30th September 2030. The total estimated contract value is £42,000,000, covering services classified under ambulance services.

This framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in patient transport, particularly those equipped to manage diverse patient mobility needs and wishing to expand their operations into multiple geographical areas. The procurement process is structured to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encouraging them to participate and compete for the eight lots categorised by vehicle type and patient mobility level. This presents an excellent growth avenue for transportation companies aiming to enter the public healthcare space or expand their portfolio within NHS-funded services. Engaging early could provide a competitive advantage through insights gained during the preliminary market engagement sessions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PTS Patient Transport Framework

Notice Description

YAS 04 2025_26 PTS Patient Transport Framework Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) seeks to establish a Framework Agreement consisting of a range of patient-focused transport suppliers who are suitably qualified. The service provided shall be used mostly by our Patient Transport Service (PTS), for patients eligible for NHS-funded transport who are unable to travel to their healthcare appointments by other means due to their medical condition. This includes, but is not limited to, discharges, transfers, admissions, outpatient appointments and low acuity transport. This procurement exercise is divided into eight (8) lots; these being based upon the type of vehicle and the level of patient mobility which can be allocated to each vehicle type for the conveyance of patients within the following areas listed below (please note that additional areas may be introduced during the duration of the framework agreement): * North Yorkshire * East Yorkshire * North Lincolnshire * West Yorkshire * South Yorkshire This will include travel both within and, on occasions, outside these regions. Suppliers are reminded if they wish to participate in the tender they must register on the Central Digital Platform and on the e-procurement system - Atamis.

Planning Information

Suppliers expressing an interest will be invited to a TEAMS drop in sessions. These sessions will explain the procurement process. The framework overview, Governance, the mini tender process and Quality and performance review meetings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064adf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011278-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 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
YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
yas.procurment@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 8EE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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