---
title: "Urgent Patient Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06683a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-09"
---

# Urgent Patient Transport Service

Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06683a

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for "Urgent Patient Transport Service" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, with a total lifetime value of £1,004,640. This contract, classified under the CPV code 85143000, relates to ambulance services and covers the period from 29 April 2026 to 28 April 2028. It was formally awarded on 25 February 2026 to the existing provider, Enhanced Care Services Ltd, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its classification outside the scope of application of the directive. The procurement process was conducted in accordance with Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and it took place within the UKK2 region.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for providers already established within the healthcare logistics sector, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and dedicated ambulance transport services. Companies that specialise in healthcare logistics and have experience working under regulated frameworks, such as small and medium enterprises, could find this contract ideal for expanding their footprint in this sector. The direct award process means that potential entrants to this market should engage early with procurement frameworks and establish the necessary credentials and capabilities to be considered for future opportunities under similar regimes.

## Notice

The services to be provided for under this contract are for Urgent Patient Transport. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,004,640. The contract term runs from 29 April 2026 until 28 April 2028.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are for Urgent Patient Transport. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,004,640. The contract term runs from 29 April 2026 until 28 April 2028.

### Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054072-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,004,640 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENHANCED CARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 08:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054072-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022261-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.enhancedcareservces.co.uk
- https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/

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