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CA4154 - DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) - Provision of A&E Private Ambulance Service Framework

EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is currently leading a tender process titled "CA4154 - DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) - Provision of A&E Private Ambulance Service Framework" under the open procedure method. This procurement, which is categorised under ambulance services, aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System to ensure quality patient care through a network of outsourced suppliers. The tender period concluded on 14 August 2017, and the contract is set to run from 1 December 2017 to 30 November 2023. The total estimated value of the procurement is £126 million, covering various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and beyond, with potential suppliers advised to register and access further details through the designated online platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in emergency medical services and logistics. Businesses equipped to provide A&E private ambulance services or related healthcare transportation could find a competitive advantage in this procurement process. The establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System may provide suppliers with ongoing work opportunities as demand for ambulance services fluctuates, making it an attractive venture for firms committed to delivering high-quality patient care and logistics support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA4154 - DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) - Provision of A&E Private Ambulance Service Framework

Notice Description

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the "Authority") is the lead Authority, supported with South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS), undertaking the EU competitive procurement Restricted Procedure, to create a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of A&E Private Ambulance Services. This document contains important information about the procurement process. The aim is to establish a DPS of outsourced suppliers capable of providing an A&E Private Ambulance Service and to give assurance that robust policy and procedures will be embedded with those suppliers invited to join the DPS to deliver where required, nationally and locally quality of patient care and safety. The high level service level of both Trusts (the Authority(s)) is provided in the Specification of Requirements (SOR) and the Specific and General NHS Terms and Conditions set out in Schedules 1 - 10. Includes Lots: Lot 10: Lot 10 - Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust (WAS) Lot 1: Lot 1 - East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) Lot 11: Lot 11 - United Kingdom Lot 7: Lot 7 - North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) Lot 4: Lot 4 - West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (WMAS) Lot 8: Lot 8 - South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) Lot 6: Lot 6 - Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) Lot 5: Lot 5 - North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) Lot 3: Lot 3- East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EASTAMB) Lot 2: Lot 2 - South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) Lot 9: Lot 9 - South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAMS) To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA4154. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA4154 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-006fed03-c52d-4a09-a779-63a983a0260c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f20eb4-beac-42ab-b1d3-226c90a19f72
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2017 - 30 Nov 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALFRETON
Postcode
DE55 7RG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Amber Valley
Electoral Ward
Alfreton
Westminster Constituency
Amber Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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