SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Awarded value each year

In GBP, from awards with a published value

Awards per year under each year. *2026 to date

Key figures

Median contract value

£37,572

Last 3 years

Typical contract length

1 year

Median, last 3 years

Suppliers used

76

Last 3 years

Awards to SMEs

65%

As declared in notices

Median bids

7

Open and restricted tenders; 0% had one bid

Top suppliers

By awarded value, last 3 years, framework panels excluded

• Lorne Stewart PLC£6.1m

  1 award · 39.8% of value
• BWS SECURITY SYSTEMS LIMITED£2.1m

  1 award · 13.6% of value
• K F Bartlett Ltd£1m

  1 award · 6.6% of value
• BODEN GROUP FACILITIES LIMITED£836k

  1 award · 5.4% of value
• T Clarke Contracting Limited£659k

  1 award · 4.3% of value
• Idverde Ltd£462k

  1 award · 3% of value
• Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd£445k

  2 awards · 2.9% of value
• I.J. CANNINGS & SON LIMITED£410k

  2 awards · 2.7% of value

What they buy

Awards by CPV division, last 3 years

• Software package and information systems20
• Construction work14
• Transport services (excl. Waste transport)3
• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services3
• Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products3
• IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support3

How they buy

Procedure behind each award, last 3 years

• Limited competition43%
• Open procedure25%
• Direct award23%
• Not stated5%
• Framework call-off4%

When they award

Awards by calendar month, last 3 years. Busiest: February