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Urgent Patient Transport Service

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board

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09 Jun 2026 at 09:34

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for "Urgent Patient Transport Service" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, with a total lifetime value of £1,004,640. This contract, classified under the CPV code 85143000, relates to ambulance services and covers the period from 29 April 2026 to 28 April 2028. It was formally awarded on 25 February 2026 to the existing provider, Enhanced Care Services Ltd, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its classification outside the scope of application of the directive. The procurement process was conducted in accordance with Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and it took place within the UKK2 region.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for providers already established within the healthcare logistics sector, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and dedicated ambulance transport services. Companies that specialise in healthcare logistics and have experience working under regulated frameworks, such as small and medium enterprises, could find this contract ideal for expanding their footprint in this sector. The direct award process means that potential entrants to this market should engage early with procurement frameworks and establish the necessary credentials and capabilities to be considered for future opportunities under similar regimes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urgent Patient Transport Service

Notice Description

The services to be provided for under this contract are for Urgent Patient Transport. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,004,640. The contract term runs from 29 April 2026 until 28 April 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are for Urgent Patient Transport. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,004,640. The contract term runs from 29 April 2026 until 28 April 2028.

Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06683a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054072-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,004,640 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Postcode Area
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Enhanced Care Services Ltd

Further Information

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