Provision of Private Ambulance Services

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) has issued a tender for the provision of private ambulance services across the East Midlands region, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract, valued at £12 million, is set for a 12-month term commencing on 1st April 2026, with no extension options. The procurement process follows an open competitive procedure under the statutory framework of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Potential providers are invited to submit electronic responses via the Atamis portal by the tender deadline of 2nd December 2025. The assessment will be based on five key evaluation criteria including quality, value, and social value, among others. EMAS is looking to commission private ambulance services divided into three lots covering South Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, aiming to bolster emergency and urgent care response in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the ambulance services industry, particularly those with expertise in deploying Double Crewed Ambulances (DCAs) with trained personnel such as paramedics and emergency care assistants. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly advantageous due to the structured tendering process which favours innovation, value, and social impact. Businesses looking to expand their footprint by providing essential healthcare services to a public sector client like the NHS can benefit from participating in this competitive process, enabling them to contribute towards enhancing health service delivery and management within the East Midlands.