Planning

Vehicle Leasing Services

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 12:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST is in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "Vehicle Leasing Services." The procurement aims to engage suppliers for leasing standard and potentially converted passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically vehicle-fleet management services, with an estimated value of £4,000,000 gross (£3,333,333 net). The procurement is legally based on the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation and aims to establish a framework agreement. The target region is the UKD area in the United Kingdom, with expected contracts running from 7 February 2027 to 6 February 2032. Businesses interested in participating should note the future notice date for further information, set for 29 June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the buyer's suitability criteria. Companies involved in vehicle leasing, management services, and related logistics will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. The proposed framework agreement structure offers a stable opportunity for businesses to secure long-term contracts potentially spanning five years, promoting a reliable revenue stream and enhanced market presence within the public sector services realm.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Leasing Services

Notice Description

North West Ambulance Service is seeking suppliers to provide the lease of standard build and possible converted passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a13d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047891-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,333,333 £1M-£10M
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
7 Feb 2027 - 6 Feb 2032 Over 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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