Tender

Make Ready Services

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE

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04 Feb 2020 at 10:28

Tender

04 Feb 2020 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is currently seeking providers for its "Make Ready Services" tender, which aims to ensure that emergency and urgent care vehicles are clean, fully equipped, and prepared for use around the clock. This tender falls under the facilities management services category and will be conducted using a selective procurement method through competitive dialogue. The tender period ends on 16th March 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 3rd August 2020 and last until 2nd August 2025. The services will be required across 14 hub sites in London, expanding to 16 sites shortly.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in facilities management, vehicle maintenance, and logistics services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to submit proposals, highlighting the bid's accessibility. Businesses with experience in operational efficiency and compliance with health and safety standards in an emergency service context would be well-suited to compete, offering essential support to enhance the operational readiness of the London Ambulance Service.

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Notice Title

Make Ready Services

Notice Description

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a Provider to carry out its Make Ready Service. The aim of this is to ensure that front line emergency and urgent care vehicles are clean, fully equipped, and prepared for service whenever and wherever they are required. It requires a high-quality Make Ready Service to deliver vehicle cleaning, medical stock management, equipment control and the movement of vehicles (planned and unplanned). The current service operates from 14 hub sites across London (expanding to 16 in April 2020), provides a 24 hour service that prepares over approximately 300 double crewed ambulances (DCA) per day. Current DCA fleet is approximately 445 vehicles. Make Ready staff will also be required to restock small satellite stations, pick up equipment from hospitals and prepack consumable pouches. Additional information: Please visit https://londonambulance.bravosolution.co.uk to view the opportunity and register to access the documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4dd3ee82-d65f-43c4-bc3a-3d94643fa4ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c212e39-2de3-4be3-a596-bfbe9c698516
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 2 Aug 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
natalie.mabey@lond-amb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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