---
title: "Provision of Private Ambulance Services (PAS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bdcd"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bdcd.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# Provision of Private Ambulance Services (PAS)

Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bdcd

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## Summary

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Private Ambulance Services (PAS)." This initiative aims to augment 999 resource capacity within the ambulance service by securing Emergency Blue Light Crews. The procurement falls under the services category, with a significant value of £40,000,000. It's classified under the industry of ambulance services and will operate under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Currently, the process is at the planning stage, with an open procedure method. The contract period is expected to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2028, with the potential for renewal until 31st March 2030. Situated in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the service is targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the future notice scheduled for publication on 1st October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in emergency medical services to expand their operations by partnering with a central government authority. Ideal candidates are SMEs with the capacity to provide reliable emergency response crews. Engaging in this procurement process promises not only immediate business growth but also the potential for long-term collaboration and service continuation beyond 2028 due to the renewable nature of the contract. Companies within the ambulance and emergency services sector will find this venture a strategic pathway to bolster their service portfolio and enhance their market presence within the healthcare procurement landscape.

## Notice

Provision of Emergency Blue Light Crews to provide extra 999 resource capacity to East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust Will be undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060169-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 09:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060169-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060169-2026
  26th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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