---
title: "Lancashire and South Cumbria Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685cc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Lancashire and South Cumbria Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685cc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services is managed by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. It falls under the health services category and is located in the UKD4 region, specifically Preston, United Kingdom. The process has moved to the intention-to-award stage as of 17th April 2026. Under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, the procurement utilises a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. Providers can make representations by 29th April 2026. The standstill period began shortly after publication, and the contract, valued at approximately £16,975,000, is yet to be formally awarded but follows a direct award route to the existing provider, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

This tender represents an opportunity for existing healthcare providers, especially those specialising in non-emergency transport services, to secure a significant contract within the health sector. The procurement process, being a direct award to an existing provider, ensures continuity of service, considered highly beneficial for entities with a proven track record in delivering patient transport services. Businesses that focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice while delivering value, quality, integration, and sustainability are well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities. The focus on social value also underscores the importance of community impact, encouraging businesses to leverage their social responsibility initiatives to enhance their marketability in future contracts.

## Notice

The provision of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Provision for a planned, unplanned and enhanced priority NEPTS service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Provision for a planned, unplanned and enhanced priority NEPTS service. Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS16,975,000 however the final contract value is still to be finalised and is subject to 2026/27 CUF. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 29th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035411-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 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 | £16,975,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 18:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035411-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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