Award

Ambulance Service and Neighbourhoods

YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 11:55

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 15:21

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, located at Wakefield, UK, has completed the procurement process for its 'Ambulance Service and Neighbourhoods' contract involving the provision of expert policy, research, leadership, and organisational development services. The procurement falls under the services category and was awarded through a direct method, below the threshold, without competition. The award was made to The King's Fund, a large-scale supplier based in London, on 26 February 2026, with the contract period running from 27 February 2026 to 31 March 2026, potentially extendable until 30 September 2026. The procurement process is now in the award stage. The gross value of the contract is GBP 49,896, with an optional six-month renewal available.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to business analysis, particularly those capable of offering high-quality strategic insights and development expertise. The contract, valued at GBP 41,580, provides an ideal opportunity for large-scale consultancy firms to expand their client base in the public sector, particularly organisations with experience in the health services domain. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process, beneficial for businesses looking to secure government contracts with minimal competitive bidding.

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Notice Title

Ambulance Service and Neighbourhoods

Notice Description

Provision of expert Policy, Research, and Leadership and Organisational Development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065519
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020320-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£41,580 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KING'S FUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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