Private Ambulance Service (PAS) 2027
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS TrustEstimated Value
Up to £40,000,000
Deadline
27 October 2026
17 days remaining
Published
25 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (“EMAS”) is issuing this invitation to tender (ITT) under the provider selection regime (PSR), competitive process for the provision of Private Ambulance services where needed. The intention is to award as separate lots and providers may bid for one or more of the lots if they are able to provide the necessary service within that area.
This tender is based upon additional resource to EMAS using double crewed ambulance under blue light with a mix of Paramedic, Technicians and Emergency Care Assistants (ECA). The contract is for a 12 month period commencing on 1st April 2027 with an option to extend 12 months.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 or the Procurement Act 2024 do not apply to this award.
Lots (1)
- Lot 1South Lincolnshire Lot 2 - Leicestershire Lot 3 - Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Lot 4 - Northamptonshire
Key dates
- Commences
- 1st April 2027
Eligibility & compliance
Providers must be CQC registered and hold all relevant licences required for carrying out this work.
Regulations cited
- Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015
- Procurement Act 2024
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East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is hiring private ambulance providers to deliver double‑crewed, blue‑light ambulance services in four regional lots, starting April 2027 for up to 24 months.
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- 1
Central Medical Services Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 16 Dec 2025£6m
total awarded
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East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS TrustKey Dates
Published
25 September 2026
Submission deadline
27 October 2026
Notice type
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