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title: "Short-Term Rental/Lease of Ambulance Driver Training Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc2a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Short-Term Rental/Lease of Ambulance Driver Training Vehicles

Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc2a

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## Summary

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, a public authority operating under central government classification, is inviting tenders for the short-term rental or lease of ambulance driver training vehicles. Located in Nottingham, UK (Region UKF14), the procurement process is currently active at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 24th July 2026. The contract, valued at £300,000 (gross £360,000), will be conducted via an open procedure, which aims to ensure robust competition. The initiative is tailored to address the Trust's needs for specialist vehicles equipped for emergency response training, specified under the CPV classifications that include ambulance services, ambulances, and education and training services. Notably, the contract has a base period of two years, starting from 1st September 2026, with an option for two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle leasing, particularly those with experience in providing emergency services vehicles. Companies that are adept in delivering high technical standards, efficient logistical management, and technical support stand to benefit significantly, given the nature of the contractual requirements. The emphasis on commercial competitiveness (with a 65% weighting), technical quality (25%), and social value (10%) indicates the procurement authority's balanced focus on cost-efficiency, quality, and broader societal impacts. Smaller businesses or SMEs are encouraged to participate, as suitability criteria explicitly accommodate them, creating growth prospects through potential contractual engagements and fostering partnerships with a prestigious public health service entity.

## Notice

East Midlands Ambulance Service is seeking a supplier to provide specialist ambulance type vehicles for the provision of Driver Training Vehicles (DTV) for the delivery of driver training, assessment and educational activities on a short term hire/lease basis. These vehicles will be used to support emergency response driver training (including bluelight training) across the Trust, ensuring safety, compliance and high educational standards. Vehicles should have complete conversions, emergency systems (including blue lights and siren equipment that are compatible with UK road legislation, warranties, technical support. Contracts will be based on a No Commitment No Volume Call Off Contract, with vehicle numbers being dependent on recruitment activity and demand levels when required. The initial call off contract period is expected to be initial 2 year period with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Makes and models of vehicles may be subject to change during the life of this contract, in line with changes to possible legislative or regulatory changes (such as emissions target revisions).

Renewal: Option to extend for further 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059423-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG8 6PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Bilborough |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 34114121 - Ambulances
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 12:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059423-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059423-2026
  24th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
- https://www.emas.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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