Tender

230313 - Provision of the supply of Qualified Blue Light Drivers

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

14 Mar 2023 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a specialist organisation to provide qualified Blue Light Drivers to work with ambulance staff. The contract duration is 12 months with an anticipated start date of 01/04/2023. The procurement method is a competitive quotation below the threshold with a tender deadline of 27/03/2023.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses offering Blue Light driver services in the Ambulance sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to bid. The location of the procurement is in the East of England region, with the buying organisation based in Bedford. Businesses should register on the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution to access the documentation and participate in the tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

230313 - Provision of the supply of Qualified Blue Light Drivers

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) requires an external specialist organisation to supply appropriately qualified emergency Blue Light Drivers who will work alongside qualified Ambulance staff. The Supplier must have staff that are immediately available to the Authority and have suitable experience in the provision of Blue Light driving staff to an Emergency Service. The qualified Blue light driver will not perform or provide any medical care to patients but will work in conjunction with existing qualified Ambulance personnel. The duration of the contract will be a maximum 12 months. The anticipated contract start date is 01/04/2023 or as near to this date as possible. Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution Please follow the link shown below and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the documentation. Registration to the portal is free of charge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-754cc580-fbba-4a16-b530-cc3c2181ff52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185854a2-2dc4-495d-9d83-8d21617b3741
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
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
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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