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The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for Critical Care Transport Services, with a specific focus on ambulance services (CPV code 85143000) in Preston, UKD4 region. The contract has been awarded to 360 Ambulance Service Ltd through a direct award against the SBS Framework SBS10513 due to extreme urgency, with an active status as of January 2026. This procedure was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition.
The contract outlines a requirement for a critical care transfer vehicle capable of operating seven days a week, and the procurement is categorised under services. The award contract, valued at £252,000, was signed on 5th January 2026, and it spans 12 months from the start date. This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in critical care transport services, specifically those with capabilities in providing specialised ambulance services.
SMEs like 360 Ambulance Service Ltd, which are equipped with appropriately trained personnel for critical patient transfers, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Given the requirement for flexibility and full shift availability, businesses geared towards delivering adaptable and reliable emergency transport solutions will find this contract advantageous. It highlights a viable market in healthcare logistics, catering to urgent and unforeseen healthcare needs within the NHS framework.
Critical Care Transport Services
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