---
title: "Secure Ambulance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d90"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058d90.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-09-09"
---

# Secure Ambulance Services

Buyer: DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d90

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## Summary

The Devon Partnership NHS Trust has announced a procurement process for the "Secure Ambulance Services" contract, aimed at providing a Mental Health, Secure Ambulance Transport Service over five years with potential extensions of up to two additional years. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting ambulance services, and is above the procurement threshold. The contract is scheduled to commence on 20th January 2026, with a pre-tender market engagement event set for 10am on 2nd October 2025, held via MS Teams. Interested parties must express their interest by 9th October 2025. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, engaging potential suppliers in the South West England area, reflecting the Trust's location in Exeter.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ambulance and secure transport services to expand their portfolio with a major health service provider in the UK. Companies with experience in mental health transport services, particularly within the public health sector, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging early in the pre-tender market event can provide valuable insights and networking opportunities, paving the way for successful bidding. The estimated contract value of £10 million (excluding VAT) over its full term, including optional extensions, underscores the contract's importance as a major business growth prospect.

## Notice

Devon Partnership NHS Trust are commencing a tender exercise for a 5 year Mental Health, Secure Ambulance Transport Service for both Devon Partnership NHS Trust and Livewell Southwest. There will be a further 2 years optional extensions built into this new contract. This new contract is expected to commence 20th January 2026 and "DPT" are hosting a pre-tender submission market engagement event via MS Teams at 10am on the 2nd October, if you wish to participate in this event, please contact simon.worthy@nhs.net for further details

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97405&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054971-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 11:15 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054971-2025
- 26 Aug 2025 at 10:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051175-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054971-2025
  9th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051175-2025
  26th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97405&B=
- https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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