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Lancashire and South Cumbria Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Apr 2026 at 18:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services is managed by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. It falls under the health services category and is located in the UKD4 region, specifically Preston, United Kingdom. The process has moved to the intention-to-award stage as of 17th April 2026. Under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, the procurement utilises a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. Providers can make representations by 29th April 2026. The standstill period began shortly after publication, and the contract, valued at approximately £16,975,000, is yet to be formally awarded but follows a direct award route to the existing provider, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

This tender represents an opportunity for existing healthcare providers, especially those specialising in non-emergency transport services, to secure a significant contract within the health sector. The procurement process, being a direct award to an existing provider, ensures continuity of service, considered highly beneficial for entities with a proven track record in delivering patient transport services. Businesses that focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice while delivering value, quality, integration, and sustainability are well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities. The focus on social value also underscores the importance of community impact, encouraging businesses to leverage their social responsibility initiatives to enhance their marketability in future contracts.

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Notice Title

Lancashire and South Cumbria Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Notice Description

The provision of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Provision for a planned, unplanned and enhanced priority NEPTS service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Provision for a planned, unplanned and enhanced priority NEPTS service. Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS16,975,000 however the final contract value is still to be finalised and is subject to 2026/27 CUF. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 29th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035411-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,975,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 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
NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
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
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

Further Information

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