Award

Specialist support to the central NHSE/I Ambulance team to support the management of the Covid 19 Pandemic

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Sep 2020 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS England seeking specialist support for the central NHSE/I Ambulance team amid the management of the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract is classified under Business and management consultancy and related services (CPV: 79400000). The procurement method employed is a direct procurement through a single tender action, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2020 to 30th June 2020. The tender process was completed by 31st March 2020, with a contract value of £58,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those offering services related to health management, emergency response systems, and operational support in public health crises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to their agility and focus on community engagement, which aligns with the objectives of NHS England to efficiently manage healthcare delivery during emergencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist support to the central NHSE/I Ambulance team to support the management of the Covid 19 Pandemic

Notice Description

Specialist support to the central NHSE/I Ambulance team with a range of extensive initiatives related to the management of the Covid 19 Pandemic: - Support to the Covid 19 Ambulance Cell. - Establishment of a new NHSE assurance group the Ambulance Policy Advisory and Assurance Group. - Technical and operational surveillance of ambulance call taking and triage systems providing an early identification of risks and issues to NHSE/I together with potential solutions. - Supporting NHSE/I and the National Ambulance Coordination Centre in disseminating and managing complex communications. - Review of the governance and quality assurance processes for the release of updated Codes. - Development of NHSE/I Overarching Principles for alternative call taking processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46594188-c45b-4fa3-911d-310bb35b883a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d966116-85d3-4105-b861-b637b158e2e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF AMBULANCE CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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