Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Skipton Road
Kieghley
BD20 6TD
UK
Contact person: Claire Moules
Telephone: +44 1535294510
E-mail: claire.moules@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE41
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.airdale-trust.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.airdale-trust.nhs.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
PSR - YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE - PATIENT RISK MITIGATION
Reference number: C454987
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85143000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
An urgent award was made under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) to Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to provide patient transport support between the labour ward and maternity ward following the unplanned failure of two lifts. The loss of lift access created a significant risk to patient safety and staff, necessitating immediate mitigation to maintain safe and continuous clinical operations. The service was required on a temporary basis from 31/05/2026 to 11/06/2026, ensuring the safe movement of patients while lift functionality was restored.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
27 740.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE41
Main site or place of performance:
Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This notice confirms that an urgent award has been made under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) due to unforeseen circumstances impacting patient safety and service continuity. The contract was awarded to Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) for the provision of ambulance and patient transport services to facilitate the safe movement of patients between the labour ward and maternity ward following the failure of two lifts. The loss of lift access presented a significant risk to both patients and staff, requiring immediate mitigation measures.<br/>The service was delivered on a temporary basis between 31/05/2026 and 11/06/2026, ensuring continuity of care and safe patient transfers during the period of disruption. The total lifetime value of this contract is £27,740.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: To Address immediate risks to safety and quality of care
/ Weighting: 100
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.<br/>This urgent award was made in accordance with Regulation 14 due to a critical and unforeseen estates failure, specifically the loss of both lifts serving the maternity and labour ward. This failure removed the Trust’s ability to safely transfer patients internally, creating an immediate and significant risk to patient safety, clinical outcomes, and staff, particularly in time-critical maternity scenarios. As a result, it was necessary to secure immediate external patient transport support to maintain continuity of care and mitigate clinical risk.<br/>Due to the urgent nature of the requirement, it was not feasible to undertake a competitive process. Yorkshire Ambulance Service was identified as the most appropriate provider, with the capability, capacity, and clinical expertise to mobilise services at pace and safely undertake patient movements.<br/>The contract duration was strictly time-limited (31/05/2026 – 11/06/2026) and proportionate to the period required to reinstate normal patient flow.<br/><br/>The decision to award this contract was made by authorised Trust officers in accordance with the organisation’s Scheme of Delegation and PSR governance arrangements.<br/>Conflicts of interest identified among decision-makers: 0. The Trust has confirmed that no actual or potential conflicts of interest were identified in relation to this decision.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.<br/>This urgent award was made in accordance with Regulation 14 due to a critical and unforeseen estates failure, specifically the loss of both lifts serving the maternity and labour ward. This failure removed the Trust’s ability to safely transfer patients internally, creating an immediate and significant risk to patient safety, clinical outcomes, and staff, particularly in time-critical maternity scenarios. As a result, it was necessary to secure immediate external patient transport support to maintain continuity of care and mitigate clinical risk.<br/>Due to the urgent nature of the requirement, it was not feasible to undertake a competitive process. Yorkshire Ambulance Service was identified as the most appropriate provider, with the capability, capacity, and clinical expertise to mobilise services at pace and safely undertake patient movements.<br/>The contract duration was strictly time-limited (31/05/2026 – 11/06/2026) and proportionate to the period required to reinstate normal patient flow.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
00000N/A
Logistics Hub, Unit C1, Telford Way, Wakefield 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, WF2 0XW
Wakefield
WF2 0XW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.yas.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 27 740.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.<br/>This urgent award was made in accordance with Regulation 14 due to a critical and unforeseen estates failure, specifically the loss of both lifts serving the maternity and labour ward. This failure removed the Trust’s ability to safely transfer patients internally, creating an immediate and significant risk to patient safety, clinical outcomes, and staff, particularly in time-critical maternity scenarios. As a result, it was necessary to secure immediate external patient transport support to maintain continuity of care and mitigate clinical risk.<br/>Due to the urgent nature of the requirement, it was not feasible to undertake a competitive process. Yorkshire Ambulance Service was identified as the most appropriate provider, with the capability, capacity, and clinical expertise to mobilise services at pace and safely undertake patient movements.<br/>The contract duration was strictly time-limited (31/05/2026 – 11/06/2026) and proportionate to the period required to reinstate normal patient flow.<br/><br/>The decision to award this contract was made by authorised Trust officers in accordance with the organisation’s Scheme of Delegation and PSR governance arrangements.<br/>Conflicts of interest identified among decision-makers: 0. The Trust has confirmed that no actual or potential conflicts of interest were identified in relation to this decision.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Skipton Road
Kieghley
BD20 6TD
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.airdale-trust.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/06/2026