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East Midlands
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 24th Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06bc2a |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Ambulances |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £300,000 |
East Midlands
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 24th Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06bc2a |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Ambulances |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £300,000 |
Scope
Reference
C453745
Description
East Midlands Ambulance Service is seeking a supplier to provide specialist ambulance type vehicles for the provision of Driver Training Vehicles (DTV) for the delivery of driver training, assessment and educational activities on a short term hire/lease basis.
These vehicles will be used to support emergency response driver training (including bluelight training) across the Trust, ensuring safety, compliance and high educational standards. Vehicles should have complete conversions, emergency systems (including blue lights and siren equipment that are compatible with UK road legislation, warranties, technical support.
Contracts will be based on a No Commitment No Volume Call Off Contract, with vehicle numbers being dependent on recruitment activity and demand levels when required.
The initial call off contract period is expected to be initial 2 year period with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month.
Total value (estimated)
- 拢300,000 excluding VAT
- 拢360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for further 2 x 12 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Makes and models of vehicles may be subject to change during the life of this contract, in line with changes to possible legislative or regulatory changes (such as emissions target revisions).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85143000 - Ambulance services
- 34114121 - Ambulances
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per Procurement Selection Questionnaire & Tender documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per Procurement Selection Questionnaire & Tender documentation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 July 2026, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 July 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Bidders must register their interest on the Atamis Opportunities portal
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 September 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial 65% | Price | 65.00% |
| Technical and Quality - 25% | Quality | 25.00% |
| Social Value - 10% | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQW-9421-PXDP
Trust Headquarters, 1 Horizon Place, Mellors Way, Nottingham Business Park
Nottingham
NG8 6PY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Chris Johnson
Email: chris.johnson15 [at] nhs.net
Website: /
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government