---
title: "Private Ambulance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05176d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-05"
---

# Private Ambulance Services

Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05176d

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## Summary

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) is progressing through the procurement stages for the provision of Private Ambulance Services for the region. As part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) competitive process, EMAS requires Double Crewed Ambulances equipped with Paramedics, Technicians, and Emergency Care Assistants across three lots covering South Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire. This procurement focuses on quality and innovation, value, and improving access, among other criteria. The contract is set for a 12-month period starting from 1st April 2026, with no possibility of extension, and represents a substantial investment with a lifetime value of £12,000,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ambulance services, particularly those able to deliver innovative solutions and integrate collaboration into their services while maintaining competitive pricing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in healthcare services can leverage this contract to enhance their client base and reputation within the East Midlands. The procurement method involves an open procedure, suggesting that a wide array of suppliers who can demonstrate their alignment with EMAS’s weighted criteria have the opportunity to participate and potentially secure a long-term relationship with a regional healthcare provider. The deadline for representations is set for 17th March 2026, allowing interested parties sufficient time to prepare competitive bids.

## Notice

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("EMAS") requires Private Ambulance Services for the period 2026/2027. These encompass Double Crewed Ambulances (DCAs) with a mix of Paramedic, Technicians and Emergency Care Assistants (ECA).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("EMAS") requires Private Ambulance Services for the period 2026/2027. These encompass Double Crewed Ambulances (DCAs) with a mix of Paramedic, Technicians and Emergency Care Assistants (ECA).

The indicative requirement is for 32 crews over 3 regional areas within East Midlands Ambulance with varying shift patterns, although it should be noted that this level of crews may fluctuate during the course of this contract depending on demand and resource planning.

There is a total of 3 lots associated with this procurement as follow:
Lot 1 - South East (South Lincolnshire)
Lot 2 - South (Leicestershire)
Lot 3 - North (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire)

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare 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. This intention to award a contract is following a competitive process.

The contract is for a 12 month period commencing on 1st April 2026 with no option to extend. (01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027)

Lifetime Value of this contract is PS12,000,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020121-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | 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) |

## 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

- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020121-2026
- 28 Oct 2025 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069073-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 14:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022802-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022802-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.centralmedicalservices.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.emas.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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