Aquisition of Proparamedics by Medicall Ambulance Service

Deal type: Private Equity & Transaction Services
Industry: Medical 
Sub Industry: Private Ambulance
Client name: Proparamedics


Proparamedics, established in 1999, is Northern Ireland’s first private ambulance company. Founded by John Cunningham, John’s sister, Heather Hamill-Vaughan has led Proparamedics for the past 15 years.

The purchase of the business by Medicall Ambulance Service will create the largest private ambulance provider in Ireland, offering island-wide coverage across 12 bases, with a combined team of 320 medical professionals and support staff and a 70-strong fleet of vehicles, which includes 60 state-of-the-art ambulances.

Both businesses will continue to operate under their respective names and will become part of the newly formed MCL Group, led by Medicall’s Managing Director, Jay Gibson.

BDO NI acted as lead advisors to Proparamedics on the deal.
 

"This acquisition is more than just a business deal—it’s about preserving a legacy and strengthening a company that has deep roots in the local community. We are thrilled to have been part of this journey and to have worked alongside Heather and her team to help deliver this successful sale."

David Warnock, Director, BDO NI

The BDO NI project team included:

Michael Jennings, Partner
David Warnock, Director
Christine Devlin, Senior Manager