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Paramedic Emergency Services

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Paramedic Emergency Services, classified under CPV code 85143000 as ambulance services. This contract, initiated through a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), serves the North West region. It follows a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at approximately £478 million, commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2027. The decision to award was endorsed by the ICB Commissioning Resource Group on the 6th February 2026 and finalised by the LSC ICB Executive Committee on the 17th February 2026. The NHS Greater Manchester, Cheshire & Merseyside, North East & North Cumbria, and Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Boards are associates to this contract.

This award represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in ambulance and paramedic services, particularly those already established in the North West region, to participate in high-value contracts with NHS Trusts. Despite the lack of competitive bidding in this tender process, companies providing quality emergency healthcare services can leverage such contracts to enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence. The contract aligns with large-scale providers, as indicated by the selection of North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, which underscores the demand for robust capabilities in delivering specialised emergency services across the specified geographical area.

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Notice Title

Paramedic Emergency Services

Notice Description

The provision of Paramedic Emergency Services in the North West.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Paramedic Emergency Services in the North West. Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 The lifetime value of the contract is PS478,451,860 (indicative). The associates to this contract are; NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board NHS Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care Board NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board The ICB has awarded a contract to an existing provider following direct award process A.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of a contract 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039865-2026
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

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£478,451,860 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 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
TLD North West (England)

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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