---
title: "Provision of Planned Urgent Care and Adhoc Patient Transport Services (Private Ambulance)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a133"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Provision of Planned Urgent Care and Adhoc Patient Transport Services (Private Ambulance)

Buyer: NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a133

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## Summary

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has initiated the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Provision of Planned Urgent Care and Adhoc Patient Transport Services (Private Ambulance)." This process is categorised under services in the non-scheduled passenger transport industry (CPV code 60140000) and covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, aimed at engaging private ambulance services for urgent care and patient transport, includes a framework agreement expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2031. Key dates in this process include a future notice date set for 29th June 2026. The total gross value of this procurement is set at £100,000,000, and it is formulated to benefit SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in non-scheduled passenger transport, particularly those with capabilities in providing private ambulance services. It offers a long-term contract with substantial financial value, providing stability and a platform for growth over the span of five years. Businesses that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are encouraged to participate, ensuring a competitive and diversified field of contenders. The involvement of the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, a central government public authority, underscores the credibility and potential reputation enhancements available to successful bidders.

## Notice

The Trust is seeking suppliers to provide patient transport in private ambulances for PES, Urgent care and adhoc transport within the North West area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047877-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 12:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047877-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047877-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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