UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Framework agreement for taxi services in South West England to transport clinically stable patients who do not require a front-line A&E ambulance.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage with suppliers who can provide replacement engines for Fiat Ducato-based Double Crewed Ambulances (DCAs). This early market engagement aims to assess supplier capabilities and inform potential procurement options. Scope of Interest: We are interested in suppliers who can offer either: • Fully dressed replacement engines (new or reconditioned), or • Supply and fit services, including vehicle collection and redelivery. Key Information for Respondents: Vehicle registration numbers will be provided to enable accurate engine identification via standard motor factor systems. We are seeking information on the following: 1. Engine Type: • Are the engines new or reconditioned? • Please note: reconditioned engines must meet high reliability standards due to known rebuild challenges. 2. Warranty Terms: • Minimum expectations: 50,000 miles and 1–2 years. • Please specify any servicing requirements to maintain warranty (e.g. oil and filter changes at 1,500, 5,000, and every 10,000 miles thereafter). 3. Service Offering: • Do you offer a fitting service? • If so, does it include collection and redelivery of the DCA? 4. Turnaround Time and Capacity: • Typical lead time for engine replacement. • Capacity to handle multiple vehicles simultaneously. 5. Aftersales Support: • Contact points for technical queries or warranty issues. 6. Engine Specification (if supply only): • Is the engine fully dressed (including injectors, clutch, flywheel, etc.)? • Or is it a bare block requiring transfer of ancillaries from the original engine? • Please highlight any additional parts typically required and potential cost implications. Next Steps: Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest and provide responses to the above points. This is not a call for competition but a request for information to support future procurement planning.

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise to identify suppliers interested in providing roadside recovery and repair services for its fleet of vehicles across the Trust. Following the completion of the open procedure competitive tender the appointed provider will be expected to deliver timely and effective roadside assistance, including both recovery and repair services, for a range of vehicles including passenger cars, ambulances, and commercial units. The service must ensure rapid response to incidents and uphold high standards of service delivery to support the operational readiness and reliability of the Trust’s fleet. This service is critical to maintaining uninterrupted, high-quality care for the communities served by SWASFT. If you are interested in learning more about this upcoming tender opportunity, please contact: lewis.wells@swast.nhs.uk

The current contract supplying the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) with an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system is due to end mid-2027. A procurement exercise is therefore being planned. SWAST are now engaging the market seeking information, for example to help determine requirements (including potential budget needs) and procurement strategy, whilst understanding current market capacity.

Early Market Engagement Meet the Buyer Event: Monday, 3rd November 2025 South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is seeking early engagement with the market regarding the future provision of the ambulance boat service for the Isles of Scilly. The current vessel, which has served the islands for over 25 years, is approaching the end of its operational life. Maintenance costs are rising, and sourcing replacement parts is increasingly difficult. To ensure the continuity of a safe, reliable, and sustainable ambulance service for the Isles of Scilly, SWASFT is exploring options for either: The procurement of a new replacement vessel, or The engagement of a service provider to deliver an alternative solution that meets the operational and clinical needs of the community. We are open to innovative proposals and welcome input from suppliers with relevant expertise in marine transport, emergency services, and remote healthcare logistics. Meet the Buyer Event Details Date: Monday, 3rd November 2025 Format: Virtual and/or in-person (details to be confirmed) Purpose: To engage with potential suppliers, share background information, and gather market insight ahead of formal procurement. How to Register Interest Suppliers interested in attending the Meet the Buyer event or contributing to the market engagement process should contact: Lewis Wells Senior Procurement Contract Manager Email: lewis.wells@swast.nhs.uk Please register your interest by Friday, 25th October 2025.

Framework agreement for taxi services to transport clinically stable patients who do not require a front-line A&E ambulance.

Request for Information for a “Computer Aided Dispatch system (CAD) for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT)

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is seeking a hire car provider to supply ad hoc hire vehicles trust wide. The provider will be responsible for delivering a range of vehicles including passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. These vehicles will be required on an as-needed basis to support the operational needs of the Trust. The successful provider must demonstrate the ability to supply vehicles at short notice and ensure that all vehicles are maintained to a high standard. This service is essential to enable the Trust to continue delivering high-quality care to the communities it serves.

Provision of an Electronic Patient Care Record (ePCR) solution for ambulance services. Over the coming months SWAST will consider the advantages of open tendering v’s the use of different procurement routes, including for example using a relevant public procurement framework, or otherwise developing an in-house solution.

Provision of an Electronic Patient Care Record (ePCR) solution for ambulance services. Over the coming months SWAST will consider the advantages of open tendering v’s the use of different procurement routes, including for example using a relevant public procurement framework, or otherwise developing an in-house solution.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is seeking a provider for roadside recovery and repair services for its fleet vehicles trust wide. The provider will be responsible for delivering prompt and efficient roadside assistance, including recovery and repair services for both passenger, Ambulances and commercial vehicles. The successful provider must demonstrate the ability to respond to incidents at short notice and ensure that all recovery and repair services are carried out to a high standard. This service is essential to enable the Trust to maintain the operational readiness and reliability of its fleet, ensuring the continuous delivery of high-quality care to the communities it serves.

Design, build and fit out of a new operating base in Exeter

Framework agreement for taxi services to transport clinically stable patients who do not require a front-line A&E ambulance.