Planning

EEAST - Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance Repair (24-T04)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUT

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Planning

03 Jul 2024 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance Repair under a tender process. The aim is to reduce vehicle downtime and improve fleet availability. The framework agreements will be non-exclusive and last for four years, starting in September 2024. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 5th August 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the vehicle servicing and maintenance industry, especially those capable of providing solutions to reduce vehicle off-road time. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Suppliers can bid for up to three lots for different types of vehicles, and preference will be given based on the highest scores. The Authority aims to move a significant portion of the work to its internal workshops but recognises the need for external support due to workforce challenges.

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Notice Title

EEAST - Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance Repair (24-T04)

Notice Description

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime. The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%. The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract. It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built. Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract. The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier. Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on. The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f4308e3-c088-4ec1-9b43-4462015cce83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00fd6ce-3f48-47d6-a034-4c50f680e5fd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK44 3WH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kingsbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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