Provision of Non Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) Private Ambulance

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) through a private ambulance service. This service is vital for providing patient journeys across Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire, with the trust’s headquarters located in Nottingham, UK. This tender is currently in the active stage, and it follows the Competitive Procedure under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023.

Potential suppliers must note that the tender is structured in lots, allowing bids for specific areas. The total contract value is projected at £4,000,000 GBP, with the tender period closing on 10th March 2025 at 13:00. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2025 and ends on 30th June 2027, and suppliers must be CQC registered and hold relevant licenses.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transport and ambulance services, particularly those with CQC certification. The segmented approach to bidding (lots) allows both larger and more specialised businesses to compete based on their service delivery strengths in specific areas. SMEs and VCSEs may find this less suitable unless they possess the necessary scale and certifications.

For those in the health transport sector, this is an advantageous chance to establish a long-term procurement relationship with the East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust and contribute to the critical support infrastructure within the East Midlands.