Tender

210301 - Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) and NHS Pathways Review

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

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10 Mar 2021 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) seeking consultancy services for a review of its Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) against NHS Pathways. This tender, titled "210301 - Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) and NHS Pathways Review", falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is located in Bedford, East of England. The tender period ends on 16th March 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 18th March 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in healthcare and emergency response systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to apply, as their innovative approaches could significantly contribute to the trust's strategic decision-making regarding its triage system. Engaging with this procurement process could foster valuable partnerships and expand service provision within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

210301 - Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) and NHS Pathways Review

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) operates three control rooms termed Ambulance Operation Centres (AOC) who receive both 999 calls from the public as well as calls from HealthCare Professionals and directly transferred from NHS 111 Providers. Ambulance Trusts utilise one of two approved triage tools to support non-clinical call handlers in the assessment, categorisation and provision of advice in relation to 999 calls. These are known as Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) and NHS Pathways. EEAST utilises MPDS which then requires a separate clinical module and interface to provide the clinical "hear and treat" function. Alongside some Ambulance Trusts for their 999 triage system, NHS 111 Providers also all utilise NHS Pathways. Some Ambulance Trusts provide the NHS 111 function directly in an integrated way with their 999 service (using Pathways for both services). In doing this other ambulance services have taken on a crucial coordination and gatekeeping role by providing coordinated delivery of 111, clinical assessment services and 999 from the point of the call. EEAST has a long-term aspiration to progress towards a similar model in the future. The Trust is therefore seeking to carry out a review of its triage system (MPDS) against the alternative (NHS Pathways) to inform future strategic decision making. The review needs to be completed by 31st March 2021. Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo solution. Please follow the link shown and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b1c040-6e9a-465f-b7c9-5cde8c44bee5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 0RG
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
Goldington
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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