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Volvo Livery

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, which has completed a contract for "Volvo Livery" specific to operational vehicles. The contracting authority is located at 220 Waterloo Road, London, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of services, focusing on ambulance conversion services. The contract was awarded on 10th March 2026 following a tender initiation and is within the selective procurement method under a framework agreement. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 19th February 2026 with an end date set for 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle conversions and custom livery services, particularly SMEs looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. The procurement process, being below-threshold and selective, suggests that businesses equipped with relevant industry experience and competitive pricing may find this opportunity compelling. Given the focus on ambulance conversion services, companies with expertise in bespoke vehicle solutions and compliance with NHS operational requirements would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Volvo Livery

Notice Description

Livery for operational vehicles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066693
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021440-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON 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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHELL VEHICLE CONVERSIONS

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