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Provision of Private Ambulance Services (PAS)

EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 09:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Private Ambulance Services (PAS)." This initiative aims to augment 999 resource capacity within the ambulance service by securing Emergency Blue Light Crews. The procurement falls under the services category, with a significant value of £40,000,000. It's classified under the industry of ambulance services and will operate under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Currently, the process is at the planning stage, with an open procedure method. The contract period is expected to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2028, with the potential for renewal until 31st March 2030. Situated in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the service is targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the future notice scheduled for publication on 1st October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in emergency medical services to expand their operations by partnering with a central government authority. Ideal candidates are SMEs with the capacity to provide reliable emergency response crews. Engaging in this procurement process promises not only immediate business growth but also the potential for long-term collaboration and service continuation beyond 2028 due to the renewable nature of the contract. Companies within the ambulance and emergency services sector will find this venture a strategic pathway to bolster their service portfolio and enhance their market presence within the healthcare procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Private Ambulance Services (PAS)

Notice Description

Provision of Emergency Blue Light Crews to provide extra 999 resource capacity to East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust Will be undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060169-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Bilborough
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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