Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Whiting Way
Melbourn
SG86EN
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH - East of England
NHS Organisation Data Service
RYC
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Private Ambulance Services for Emergency (A&E/Blue Light) and Non-Emergency Patient Transport (PTS)
Reference number
C386643
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85143000 - Ambulance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of Private Ambulance Services for Emergency (A&E/Blue Light) and Non-Emergency Patient Transport (PTS). Required on an ad-hoc basis
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - A&E
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85143000 - Ambulance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Framework for the supply of Emergency A&E/Blue Light Ambulance Services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Techical / Weighting: 90
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend by up to 12 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - PTS
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85143000 - Ambulance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Framework for the supply of PTS Ambulance Services on an ad-hoc basis
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend by up to 12 months
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-054424
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ambulnz Community Partners Ltd
Stratford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
06117418
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Central Medical Services ltd
Nottingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House
07643110
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Anglia Medical Care
Ipswich
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
10556315
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elite EMS
Tamworth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Companies House
07559146
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medical Emergency Solutions
Luton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Companies House
12304859
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicare EMS Group UK Limited
Chelmsford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
05840312
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicmart Ambulance Service Ltd
Peterborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
10688030
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicore
Attleborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
09383902
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MET Medical Ltd
St Albans
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Companies House
08902126
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nerams Ltd
Chilton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
Companies House
11096150
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Team Medic London Ltd
Woking
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Companies House
05143025
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Platinum Ambulance Service
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House
09975999
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SMT Ambulance Service
Basildon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
11333897
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Spark Medical Limited
Wirrial
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
Companies House
10142454
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1 - A&E
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UK Event Medical Services
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Companies House
04382464
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Access Anyone Ltd
Rochford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
05939125
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ambulnz Community Partners Ltd
Stratford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
06117418
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Central Medical Services Ltd
Nottingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House
07643110
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elite EMS
Tamworth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House
07559146
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
F4Control Ltd TA First4care
Mansfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House
05045193
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
iON Ambulance Care Ltd
Thame
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House
09006078
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MedExpress
Old Hurst
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
07020529
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medical Emergency Solutions
Luton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Companies House
12304859
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicare EMS Group UK Limited
Chelmsford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
05840312
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicmart Ambulance Service Ltd
Petreborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
10688030
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medicore
Attleborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
09383902
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MET Medical Ltd
St Albans
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Companies House
08902126
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nerams Ltd
Chilton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
Companies House
11096150
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OnCue Transport
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
14109733
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Platinum Ambulance Service
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House
09975999
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SMT Ambulance Service
Basildon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
11333897
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Spark Medical Limited
Wirrall
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
Companies House
10142454
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Team Medic London Ltd
Woking
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Companies House
05143025
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UK Event Medical Services
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Companies House
04382464
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2 - PTS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 25
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Anglia Medical Care
Ipswich
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
10556315
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 5 December 2025.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
The deadline for written representations is 5 December 2025 at midnight.
The award decision-makers for this contract are the Board of Directors, East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of the individuals making the decision.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Melbourn
Country
United Kingdom