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Taxi Support Provision for the Patient Transport Service (East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust)

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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18 May 2026 at 13:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking to enhance its Patient Transport Services by inviting tenders for Taxi Support Provision through its active procurement process. The procurement is categorised under the taxi services industry, with an open procurement method and competitive flexible procedure. The services are needed for transporting patients who do not require a front-line ambulance, primarily for routine hospital appointments. The contract, with a gross value of £12,000,000, is divided into geographical lots covering the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire regions, with a tender submission deadline of 19th June 2026 and an award period concluding by 1st September 2026. Businesses can apply for one or more lots, with preferences for service provision across specified postcodes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for taxi service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to expand their operations by securing a call-off contract with a public authority. Businesses that can demonstrate capabilities in providing reliable, high-capacity transport services with minimal operational downtime are well-suited for this tender. Successful suppliers will need to submit precise geographical service capabilities and adhere to quality, technical, commercial, and social value criteria outlined in the proposal. Additionally, providers must offer competitive pricing strategies and prove responsiveness to time-critical patient appointments, fostering potential for continuity beyond the contract's initial period through potential renewals and direct award provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Support Provision for the Patient Transport Service (East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust)

Notice Description

This tender notice is for the Provision of Taxi Support Services to East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS). Previous UK1 Pipeline is 2026/S 000-008273. Whilst EMAS undertakes the vast majority of NEPTS journeys, there is a need for extra capacity from 3rd parties to provide patient journeys. These journeys are allocated by EMAS for patients who do not require a front-line ambulance but qualify and meet the required NEPTS eligibility. This will include transporting of patients to and from hospital for routine appointments predominately, but other journeys may be required. The intention is to award call off contracts to taxi providers providing necessary service within that area. The framework will be divided into lots based on the following geographical locations: (Suppliers are welcome to apply for more than one lot) Lot 1 - covers NEPTS Lincolnshire region, in the area where East Midlands Ambulance Service currently provide this service. This is broken down into 4 sub-lots based on postcode split. Lot 2 - covers NEPTS Northamptonshire region. This is broken down into 2 sub-lots on postcode split. (Please note that each Lot are subject to change in line with any national changes or local contracts with ICB/Commissioners. **Conditions of Precedence** With Journeys being time restricted due to patients appointment times, Taxi providers must confirm the postcode and geographical areas in which they operate (ideally without dead mileage). Call Off Contracts may be awarded to multiple providers within each lot/sub-lot and will be based on capacity and postcodes served, as per the Competitive Flexible Procedure as above.

Lot Information

NEPTS Lincolnshire Region

This Lot for Lincolnshire Region is split into 4 sub-lots. Lot 1A - PTS Lincolnshire North Lot 1B - PTS Lincolnshire Central Lot 1C - PTS Lincolnshire South West Lot 1D - PTS Lincolnshire East & Southeast

Options: With this tender being run under the Procurement Act 2023 Competitive Flexible Procedure, there is provision under the Act of Direct Award which can be used for additional or repeat goods, services or works from the same providers where a contract has been awarded under a competitive procedure. With this requirement being subject to tendering under the Procurement Act 2023 Competitive Flexible Procedure, the Trust reserves the right to use the Direct Award procedure for subsequent procurements (using the UK5 Direct Award Procedure) after the initial period has lapsed above.

Renewal: Extension of 2 x 12 month periods

NEPTS Northampton Region

Includes Postcodes around Northampton and surrounding areas.

Options: With this tender being run under the Procurement Act 2023 Competitive Flexible Procedure, there is provision under the Act of Direct Award which can be used for additional or repeat goods, services or works from the same providers where a contract has been awarded under a competitive procedure. With this requirement being subject to tendering under the Procurement Act 2023 Competitive Flexible Procedure, the Trust reserves the right to use the Direct Award procedure for subsequent procurements (using the UK5 Direct Award Procedure) after the initial period has lapsed above.

Renewal: Extension of 2 x 12 month periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069af3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045340-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-09-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 6PY
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire, TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Bilborough
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

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