Scope
Description
Provision of a Private Ambulance Service for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Total value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
An optional extension period of 12 months based upon Trust demand.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85143000 - Ambulance services
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
- UKD1 - Cumbria
- UKD - North West (England)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
23 September 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:
Phone: 0800 9956035
E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Weighting (Cost) | Cost will be weighted overall at 30%. For full details please refer to the tender document. |
Cost |
| Weighting (Quality) | Quality is splint into Specification (60%) and Social Value (10%). Please refer to the tender document for more detailed information. |
Quality |
Weighting description
Quality (Specification) - 60%
Quality (Social Value) - 10%
Cost - 30%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A well known market and also time constraints in order to commence the procurement process.
Contracting authority
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQNP-2563-YTQZ
Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit
Preston
PR5 6AW
United Kingdom
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government