Short-Term Rental/Lease of Ambulance Driver Training Vehicles

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS TrustcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06bc2aProcurement Act 2023SME suitableactive
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Estimated value

£300k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

24 Jun 2026

Deadline 24 Jul 2026

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.

Scope

Reference
C453745
Total value
£300,000 excluding VAT
£360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2028
Possible extension to 31 Aug 2030

Option to extend for further 2 x 12 months

Main category
services
CPV classifications
85143000
34114121
80000000
Contract locations
East Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Commercial 65%price65.00%
Technical and Quality - 25%quality25.00%
Social Value - 10%quality10.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As per Procurement Selection Questionnaire & Tender documentation

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
17 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
24 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
Bidders must register their interest on the Atamis Opportunities portal https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure