Planning

Adult Social Care Ambulance Contract

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Nov 2021 at 09:22

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Nov 2021 at 09:15

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Nov 2021 at 09:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Adult Social Care Ambulance Contract." This contract will commence in August 2022 and seeks to secure a single supplier for non-emergency ambulance transport services across Essex, operating 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The deadline for engagement with potential suppliers is set for 21 December 2021, with the industry classification primarily under motor vehicles and related services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport and ambulance sectors, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive, on-demand services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Companies specialising in vehicle provision, special-purpose road transport services, and those experienced in non-emergency patient transport are encouraged to engage, as the specifications and service requirements will likely evolve based on market feedback during the initial engagement phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Social Care Ambulance Contract

Notice Description

ECC is keen to explore potential interest for the supply of the ASC Ambulance contract starting in August 2022. ECC would like to engage the market to explore potential suppliers for this service. ECC would be looking to seek a single provider of non-emergency ambulance transport provision with the capability and capacity to provide a comprehensive service across the county of Essex, on a demand basis, 24 hours per day, every day of the year. Contract length TBC. A specification is attached, however this is subject to changes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69696a3b-ab9a-40d1-b20f-f414d16d9bb4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34210000 - Vehicle bodies

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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