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Bariatric Vehicle Hire

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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28 May 2025 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Bariatric Vehicle Hire" involved the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust as the buyer. This contract was classified under the industry category of vans, according to the CPV classification system. The procurement method used was a direct procurement approach, characterised as a single tender action below threshold. The contract, valued at £49,000, was awarded to Hire-Trek Limited for the hire of five bariatric vehicles, with the contract period spanning from 8th May 2024 to 30th April 2025. The contract encompasses deliveries across specified locations in the United Kingdom, with key procurement stages now completed, as indicated by the status "complete" and the award made on 1st August 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth in specialised vehicle provisioning for businesses focused on goods, particularly those that can supply customised vans suitable for bariatric purposes. Companies like SMEs might find similar procurement opportunities beneficial, although this contract specifically was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs. The process highlights the potential for suppliers adept in direct procurement engagements and demonstrates the NHS's continued demand for specialised logistical solutions, encouraging businesses in this sector to align with such public procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bariatric Vehicle Hire

Notice Description

For the hire of 5 bariatric vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-577d225e-4447-4fc4-b394-fda53e997a02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9244d363-1a14-4b05-9fd0-5b314f537c25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 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
LONDON 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIRE-TREK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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