Emergency Services Market Report: June 2026

The Month in One Line

June was the largest single month for police technology procurement since the establishment of the Police Digital Service, driven by the National Policing Digital Strategy 2026-29.

What Moved in June

Police technology: the Police Digital Service (PDS) published four significant technology framework notices in June under the National Policing Digital Strategy. The largest: a national digital evidence management platform (joint procurement across 17 forces, estimated £380m over 7 years). Body-worn video renewal (12 forces), custody management systems (8 forces), and control room technology (6 forces) were also procured in June.

Ambulance fleet renewal: NHS Ambulance Services' national vehicle framework renewal published in June. The new framework introduces hybrid and electric vehicle lots for the first time. Total fleet value across all 10 trust participants: estimated £1.4bn over 6 years.

Fire and rescue PPE: Home Office published the new National Fire Chiefs Council PPE specification in June, rendering most current equipment contracts non-compliant. Forty-three fire and rescue services published or plan to publish PPE replacement procurement by September 2026.

Emergency planning: following the Civil Contingencies Act review, 84 local resilience forums published emergency planning support and risk assessment procurement. Average contract value: £140k over 3 years.

Who Is Buying Right Now

• Police forces: 17 forces are in active technology procurement under PDS frameworks. The PDS route is now standard for all significant police technology purchases.
• NHS Ambulance Trusts: the fleet renewal framework is the dominant procurement event. All 10 trusts are participating.
• Fire and rescue services: PPE replacement is urgent following the new NFCC specification.

Forward Signals for July

Home Office Serious Violence duty funding round publishes in July. This creates procurement for violence reduction units, analytics, and intervention programmes across 20 specified areas.

The Number That Matters

43 — fire and rescue services that must replace PPE equipment following the June specification update. The replacement window is September 2026.

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