Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider for PTS Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire Regions

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) across Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire regions. The process followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, underpinned by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The tender invited bids for multiple lots to cover these areas, culminating in the award of the contract to Central Medical Services Ltd on 1 November 2025, valued at £6,000,000 GBP.

This procurement falls under the services category of ambulance services and utilised an open procedure. With the completion of this stage, the awarded service provider has been activated to commence operations in the designated areas. This contract represents a significant opportunity for private ambulance service providers, particularly those that are CQC Registered and hold the necessary NHS Provider Licence.

Businesses equipped with two-crew stretcher ambulances in the East Midlands can leverage this contract to expand their reach across Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire. The tender was structured to allow suppliers to bid for one or multiple lots, providing flexibility based on their operational capabilities. Extensions may be available, presenting recurring opportunities in the future, subject to changes in NEPTS provisions by NHS England, thus offering continued growth avenues for competent regional service providers in the health sector.