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title: "Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider for PTS Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire Regions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04db80"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-12-16"
---

# Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider for PTS Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire Regions

Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db80

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## Summary

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) across Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire regions. The process followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, underpinned by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The tender invited bids for multiple lots to cover these areas, culminating in the award of the contract to Central Medical Services Ltd on 1 November 2025, valued at £6,000,000 GBP. This procurement falls under the services category of ambulance services and utilised an open procedure. With the completion of this stage, the awarded service provider has been activated to commence operations in the designated areas.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for private ambulance service providers, particularly those that are CQC Registered and hold the necessary NHS Provider Licence. Businesses equipped with two-crew stretcher ambulances in the East Midlands can leverage this contract to expand their reach across Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire. The tender was structured to allow suppliers to bid for one or multiple lots, providing flexibility based on their operational capabilities. Extensions may be available, presenting recurring opportunities in the future, subject to changes in NEPTS provisions by NHS England, thus offering continued growth avenues for competent regional service providers in the health sector.

## Notice

**CONTRACT AWARD**

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) have awarded this contract following a competition under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider where needed.

One provider has been appointed to provide services for the following.
NEPTS Lincolnshire (to which EMAS provide PTS services) - part of the county, NEPTS Northamptonshire and NEPTS Derbyshire

Providers must be CQC Registered and hold the relevant licences for carrying out this work.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - NEPTS Lincolnshire Private Ambulance Service Provider

**CONTRACT AWARD**

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) have awarded this contract following a competition under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider where needed.

One provider has been appointed to provide services for the following.
NEPTS Lincolnshire (to which EMAS provide PTS services) - part of the county, NEPTS Northamptonshire and NEPTS Derbyshire

Providers must be CQC Registered and hold the relevant licences for carrying out this work.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Options: Option to extend for further 2 x 12 month periods.
(Subject to change as part of ongoing discussions)

Renewal: Depends on change in stance of NEPTS provision by NHS England
Expecting Recurring need. To be advertised at expire of this agreement.

Lot 2 - NEPTS Northamptonshire Private Ambulance Service Provider

Lot 2 - NEPTS Northamptonshire (additional resources for EMAS)

Options: Option to extend for further 12 month period.
(Subject to change as part of ongoing discussions)

Renewal: Depends on change in stance of NEPTS provision by NHS England
Expecting Recurring need. To be advertised at expire of this agreement.

Lot 3 - NEPTS Derbyshire Private Ambulance Service Provider

Lot 3 - NEPTS Derbyshire (additional resources for EMAS)

Options: Option to extend for further 2 x 12 months
(Subject to change as part of ongoing discussions)

Renewal: Depends on change in stance of NEPTS provision by NHS England
Expecting Recurring need. To be advertised at expire of this agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083598-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG8 6PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Bilborough |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL MEDICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 22:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083598-2025
- 4 Feb 2025 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003670-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.centralmedicalservices.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.emas.nhs.uk/
- https://www.judiciary.uk/

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