Private Ambulance Services

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  "date": "2026-03-05T16:44:19Z",
  "description": "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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 17/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eWritten representations should be sent to Samuel.rudd@nottshc.nhs.uk\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThe decision has been made by East Midlands Ambulance Service Trust Board.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eEMAS has assessed against the 5 key criteria required under the provider selection regime with the following weighted criteria:\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e1. Key Criteria 1 \u2013 Quality and Innovation - 21%\u003cbr/\u003e2. Key Criteria 2 - Value - 40%\u003cbr/\u003e3. Key Criteria 3 \u2013 Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability - 16%\u003cbr/\u003e4. Key Criteria 4 \u2013 Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 13%\u003cbr/\u003e5. Key Criteria 5 \u2013 Social Value - 10%\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThe successful supplier scored highest across the key criteria based on their submission for this procurement. EMAS are confident that Central Medical Services can meet the key criteria as set out in the specification. Central Medical Services was awarded all three lots.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eNo Conflicts of Interest were identified within this procurement process.",
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    "description": "East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (\u201cEMAS\u201d) requires Private Ambulance Services for the period 2026/2027. These encompass Double Crewed Ambulances (DCAs) with a mix of Paramedic, Technicians and Emergency Care Assistants (ECA).",
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        "description": "East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (\u201cEMAS\u201d) requires Private Ambulance Services for the period 2026/2027. These encompass Double Crewed Ambulances (DCAs) with a mix of Paramedic, Technicians and Emergency Care Assistants (ECA).\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThe indicative requirement is for 32 crews over 3 regional areas within East Midlands Ambulance with varying shift patterns, although it should be noted that this level of crews may fluctuate during the course of this contract depending on demand and resource planning.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThere is a total of 3 lots associated with this procurement as follow:\u003cbr/\u003eLot 1 - South East (South Lincolnshire)\u003cbr/\u003eLot 2 - South (Leicestershire)\u003cbr/\u003eLot 3 - North (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire)\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThis is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare 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. This intention to award a contract is following a competitive process.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThe contract is for a 12 month period commencing on 1st April 2026 with no option to extend. (01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027)\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eLifetime Value of this contract is \u00a312,000,000.",
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    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
    "status": "complete",
    "title": "Private Ambulance Services"
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