---
title: "PTS Patient Transport Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064adf"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# PTS Patient Transport Framework

Buyer: YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064adf

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## Summary

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Patient Transport Services (PTS) framework. The aim is to establish an agreement with suppliers capable of providing patient transport for various medical needs, such as hospital discharges and appointments, across several regions including North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire. The process, initiated on 9th February 2026, involves a market engagement phase scheduled for 31st March 2026 where interested suppliers can attend virtual information sessions. The procurement will proceed as a tender with a framework agreement strategy, expecting to start by 1st October 2026, and scheduled to continue until 30th September 2030. The total estimated contract value is £42,000,000, covering services classified under ambulance services.

This framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in patient transport, particularly those equipped to manage diverse patient mobility needs and wishing to expand their operations into multiple geographical areas. The procurement process is structured to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encouraging them to participate and compete for the eight lots categorised by vehicle type and patient mobility level. This presents an excellent growth avenue for transportation companies aiming to enter the public healthcare space or expand their portfolio within NHS-funded services. Engaging early could provide a competitive advantage through insights gained during the preliminary market engagement sessions.

## Notice

YAS 04 2025_26 PTS Patient Transport Framework Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) seeks to establish a Framework Agreement consisting of a range of patient-focused transport suppliers who are suitably qualified. The service provided shall be used mostly by our Patient Transport Service (PTS), for patients eligible for NHS-funded transport who are unable to travel to their healthcare appointments by other means due to their medical condition. This includes, but is not limited to, discharges, transfers, admissions, outpatient appointments and low acuity transport. This procurement exercise is divided into eight (8) lots; these being based upon the type of vehicle and the level of patient mobility which can be allocated to each vehicle type for the conveyance of patients within the following areas listed below (please note that additional areas may be introduced during the duration of the framework agreement): * North Yorkshire * East Yorkshire * North Lincolnshire * West Yorkshire * South Yorkshire This will include travel both within and, on occasions, outside these regions. Suppliers are reminded if they wish to participate in the tender they must register on the Central Digital Platform and on the e-procurement system - Atamis.

### Planning Information

Suppliers expressing an interest will be invited to a TEAMS drop in sessions. These sessions will explain the procurement process. The framework overview, Governance, the mini tender process and Quality and performance review meetings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011278-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 8EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 10:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011278-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011278-2026
  9th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.yas.nhs.net

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