---
title: "Patient Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06700a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Patient Transport Service

Buyer: LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06700a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Patient Transport Service" was conducted by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It involved a direct award under the SBS Framework SBS10513, due to time constraints. This contract, relevant to the health sector with the industry category of "Ambulance services", was awarded to 360 Ambulance Service Ltd. The contract primarily covers non-emergency transport services, including discharge services and transfers across Preston and Chorley areas in the UK. The procurement utilized a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, falling outside the directive's application scope. This award was officially signed on 20th March 2026 and is now complete.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly suited to companies specialising in patient transport and ambulance services. Businesses equipped to handle non-emergency transport and discharge services across urban areas could leverage similar opportunities that arise in this region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health transport sector can compete effectively in such frameworks due to the direct award nature and specialised service requirements. The involvement of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a body governed by public law, provides credibility and stability to potential business partnerships.

## Notice

Non Emergency Transport Services. Discharge services and transfers arcoss Preston and Chorley areas for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is not a new service for the Trust, it is a transfer of service from the ICB to the Trust. Hours :-
Shift 1 0800/1700 Mon-Fri
Shift 2 1200/2100 Mon-Fri
Shift 3 1000/1800 Sat Only

### Procurement Information

This is a direct award against SBS Framework SBS10513

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025629-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 9HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Sharoe Green |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 360 AMBULANCE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025629-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.360ambulance.co.uk
- https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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