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Critical Care Network Transport

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust for "Critical Care Network Transport" services has reached the Award stage, with the contract signed on January 26, 2026. This tender falls under the category of ambulance services and is crucial for healthcare service provision in the UKD3 region, encompassing Trafford. The contract was awarded to 360 Ambulance Service Ltd, highlighting a limited procurement method, justified by an urgent need outside regular directive scope, without a prior competitive call. Notably, this procurement, initiated as a framework SBS10513, attracted a single bid at £230,000.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare logistics and emergency services, particularly those already operating within the UKD region. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with competencies in providing ambulance services or similar public health emergency solutions might find this type of procurement advantageous for establishing or expanding their market presence. As exemplified by the successful bid of 360 Ambulance Service Ltd, there are opportunities for strategic growth through service excellence and adherence to urgent healthcare demands, positioning businesses for potential future contracts with NHS trusts across the UK.

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Notice Title

Critical Care Network Transport

Notice Description

Critical Care Network Transport

Procurement Information

PSR Urgent Award via framework SBS10513

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025010-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

360 AMBULANCE SERVICE

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