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Urgent Patient Transport Service

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement of urgent patient transport services, with the intention to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award process. The industry category for this procurement is ambulance services within the health sector, located in the UKK2 region. The award notice, published on 12 March 2026, signifies the completion stage of the procurement, utilising a limited procedure method without prior competition. The contract term is set from 29 April 2026 to 28 April 2028, with a contract value approximately totalling £1,004,640. Representations from providers are due by midnight on 25 March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in healthcare and patient transport services. Enhanced Care Services Ltd, identified as the supplier, is likely poised to benefit from expanding its service provision, enhancing its reputation, and securing financial stability through this contract. Businesses with expertise in swift and efficient patient transport solutions alongside a keen understanding of health service requirements will find themselves well-positioned to deliver impactful services, thereby reinforcing their competitive edge in the marketplace.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06683a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022261-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

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