Patient Transport Service

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Patient Transport Service" within the "services" industry category, specifically focusing on "Ambulance services." The procurement, which took place in Blackburn, was a direct award made against the SBS Framework SBS10513 due to extreme urgency. Although the procurement method was limited and conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, it effectively addressed the need for non-emergency transport services, primarily catering to discharges across several hospitals in Pennine Lancashire.

The contract, valued at £566,074, was awarded to 360 Ambulance Service Ltd and signed on 9 January 2026. This procurement stage is at the 'Award' and 'Contract' phase, with the service operating hours extending throughout weekdays and weekends. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transport and ambulance services, especially those equipped to handle urgent deployment needs.

SMEs like 360 Ambulance Service Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that firms with established operational capabilities and a strategic presence in Lancashire are well-suited to compete. The local focus, coupled with specified service hours, favours businesses already familiar with the region's healthcare logistics. The limited procurement method suggests that businesses must be proactive in monitoring frameworks and ready to respond swiftly to unforeseen demands to thrive in similar direct award scenarios.