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Conversion Services

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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01 Jun 2026 at 13:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for "Conversion Services" pertaining to the livery for Trust vehicles. Classified under the services industry category—specifically ambulance conversion services—this contract was awarded to Richell Vehicle Conversions Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as being below threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £85,400, was signed on 19th February 2026, with the services delivered between this date and 31st March 2026. Work was located in the UKI region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses focused on vehicle conversion services, particularly those experienced in livery design for emergency vehicles. As the project was carried out without needing competition, it highlights scenarios where SMEs with specialised expertise can secure government contracts. Suitable companies would be those capable of swift delivery and adherence to bespoke vehicle specifications as required by public authorities like the NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conversion Services

Notice Description

Livery for Trust vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051463-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON 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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHELL VEHICLE CONVERSIONS

Further Information

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