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title: "Provision of Private Ambulance Services for Emergency (A&E/Blue Light) and Non-Emergency Patient Transport (PTS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059547"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-11-25"
---

# Provision of Private Ambulance Services for Emergency (A&E/Blue Light) and Non-Emergency Patient Transport (PTS)

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059547

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, titled "Provision of Private Ambulance Services for Emergency (A&E/Blue Light) and Non-Emergency Patient Transport (PTS)," has reached the award stage. This is classified under the health industry category with a focus on ambulance services, and the procurement involves multiple active contracts with suppliers valued at £13,000,000 and £3,000,000 respectively. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and not the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with the location specified as the UKH region. The intention to award was communicated on 25 November 2025, and representations from providers were due by midnight on 5 December 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for maximum transparency and competitiveness.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the ambulance services industry. Due to the open procurement method, businesses across the UK, especially those classified as SMEs, can participate competitively. The opportunity to establish or strengthen a relationship with a major public health body like the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is substantial, with the scope for contracts worth millions of pounds. Companies providing ambulance and patient transport services on an ad-hoc and emergency basis will find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities, contributing to their expansion and better positioning within public sector supply chains. The significant focus on quality and social value in the award criteria suggests that businesses with robust service offerings and community-oriented approaches will be particularly suited to thrive in this tender.

## Notice

Provision of Private Ambulance Services for Emergency (A&E/Blue Light) and Non-Emergency Patient Transport (PTS). Required on an ad-hoc basis

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - PTS

Framework for the supply of PTS Ambulance Services on an ad-hoc basis

Options: Option to extend by up to 12 months

Renewal: The contract is valid for 12 months with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months

Lot 1 - A&E

Framework for the supply of Emergency A&E/Blue Light Ambulance Services

Options: Option to extend by up to 12 months

Renewal: The contract is valid for 12 months with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076954-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MELBOURN |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Melbourn |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS ANYONE; AMBULNZ COMMUNITY PARTNERS; CENTRAL MEDICAL SERVICES; EAST ANGLIA MEDICAL CARE; ELITE EMS; F4CONTROL LTD TA FIRST4CARE; ION AMBULANCE CARE; MEDEXPRESS; MEDICAL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS; MEDICARE EMS GROUP; MEDICMART AMBULANCE SERVICE; MEDICORE; MET MEDICAL; NERAMS; ONCUE TRANSPORT; PLATINUM AMBULANCE SERVICE; SMT AMBULANCE SERVICE; SPARK MEDICAL; TEAM MEDIC LONDON; UK EVENT MEDICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076954-2025
- 5 Sep 2025 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054424-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.judiciary.uk/

## Provenance

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