Short-Term Rental/Lease of Ambulance Driver Training Vehicles

EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, a public authority operating under central government classification, is inviting tenders for the short-term rental or lease of ambulance driver training vehicles. Located in Nottingham, UK (Region UKF14), the procurement process is currently active at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 24th July 2026. The contract, valued at £300,000 (gross £360,000), will be conducted via an open procedure, which aims to ensure robust competition. The initiative is tailored to address the Trust's needs for specialist vehicles equipped for emergency response training, specified under the CPV classifications that include ambulance services, ambulances, and education and training services. Notably, the contract has a base period of two years, starting from 1st September 2026, with an option for two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle leasing, particularly those with experience in providing emergency services vehicles. Companies that are adept in delivering high technical standards, efficient logistical management, and technical support stand to benefit significantly, given the nature of the contractual requirements. The emphasis on commercial competitiveness (with a 65% weighting), technical quality (25%), and social value (10%) indicates the procurement authority's balanced focus on cost-efficiency, quality, and broader societal impacts. Smaller businesses or SMEs are encouraged to participate, as suitability criteria explicitly accommodate them, creating growth prospects through potential contractual engagements and fostering partnerships with a prestigious public health service entity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Short-Term Rental/Lease of Ambulance Driver Training Vehicles

Notice Description

East Midlands Ambulance Service is seeking a supplier to provide specialist ambulance type vehicles for the provision of Driver Training Vehicles (DTV) for the delivery of driver training, assessment and educational activities on a short term hire/lease basis. These vehicles will be used to support emergency response driver training (including bluelight training) across the Trust, ensuring safety, compliance and high educational standards. Vehicles should have complete conversions, emergency systems (including blue lights and siren equipment that are compatible with UK road legislation, warranties, technical support. Contracts will be based on a No Commitment No Volume Call Off Contract, with vehicle numbers being dependent on recruitment activity and demand levels when required. The initial call off contract period is expected to be initial 2 year period with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Makes and models of vehicles may be subject to change during the life of this contract, in line with changes to possible legislative or regulatory changes (such as emissions target revisions).

Renewal: Option to extend for further 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059423-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

34114121 - Ambulances

80000000 - Education and training services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 6PY
Post Town
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Bilborough
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

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