Provision of Non-Ambulatory Patient Transport

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, in collaboration with NHS Lanarkshire, has completed the award process for the provision of non-ambulatory patient transport services. This contract focuses on ambulance services within the health sector, primarily targeting locations across the Greater Glasgow and Clyde region and Lanarkshire. The procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, resulted in the active award of the contract to Alliance Ambulance Services, ABC Ambulance Services[UK] Ltd., and Amvale Scotland Ltd, with the contract signed on 14th August 2025 valued at £6,500,000.

The tender aimed to secure a comprehensive transport solution to address patient transport needs when the Scottish Ambulance Service's capacity is exceeded, with a tender period concluding in January 2025. For businesses specialising in patient transport services, this tender represents a significant growth opportunity within the healthcare sector. The procurement process suited SMEs and organisations with relevant experience and certifications, such as membership in industry associations and compliance with technical and legal standards.

It emphasised quality and price balance, with criteria weighted equally, encouraging businesses to leverage technical innovation and cost-efficiency. Companies passionate about expanding service provision in health transport and possessing required licenses and insurances found themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.