Award

Patient Transport Service

LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Patient Transport Service" was conducted by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It involved a direct award under the SBS Framework SBS10513, due to time constraints. This contract, relevant to the health sector with the industry category of "Ambulance services", was awarded to 360 Ambulance Service Ltd. The contract primarily covers non-emergency transport services, including discharge services and transfers across Preston and Chorley areas in the UK. The procurement utilized a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, falling outside the directive's application scope. This award was officially signed on 20th March 2026 and is now complete.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly suited to companies specialising in patient transport and ambulance services. Businesses equipped to handle non-emergency transport and discharge services across urban areas could leverage similar opportunities that arise in this region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health transport sector can compete effectively in such frameworks due to the direct award nature and specialised service requirements. The involvement of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a body governed by public law, provides credibility and stability to potential business partnerships.

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Notice Title

Patient Transport Service

Notice Description

Non Emergency Transport Services. Discharge services and transfers arcoss Preston and Chorley areas for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is not a new service for the Trust, it is a transfer of service from the ICB to the Trust. Hours :-<br/>Shift 1 0800/1700 Mon-Fri<br/>Shift 2 1200/2100 Mon-Fri<br/>Shift 3 1000/1800 Sat Only

Procurement Information

This is a direct award against SBS Framework SBS10513

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06700a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025629-2026
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
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 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
LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 9HT
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Sharoe Green
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

360 AMBULANCE SERVICE

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