Planning

Provision of Planned Urgent Care and Adhoc Patient Transport Services (Private Ambulance)

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 12:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has initiated the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Provision of Planned Urgent Care and Adhoc Patient Transport Services (Private Ambulance)." This process is categorised under services in the non-scheduled passenger transport industry (CPV code 60140000) and covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, aimed at engaging private ambulance services for urgent care and patient transport, includes a framework agreement expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2031. Key dates in this process include a future notice date set for 29th June 2026. The total gross value of this procurement is set at £100,000,000, and it is formulated to benefit SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in non-scheduled passenger transport, particularly those with capabilities in providing private ambulance services. It offers a long-term contract with substantial financial value, providing stability and a platform for growth over the span of five years. Businesses that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are encouraged to participate, ensuring a competitive and diversified field of contenders. The involvement of the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, a central government public authority, underscores the credibility and potential reputation enhancements available to successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Planned Urgent Care and Adhoc Patient Transport Services (Private Ambulance)

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking suppliers to provide patient transport in private ambulances for PES, Urgent care and adhoc transport within the North West area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a133
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047877-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333,333 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST 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
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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