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Provision of a Safe Bus for Plymouth City Centre - NHS Devon

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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14 Jul 2022 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Provision of a Safe Bus for Plymouth City Centre - NHS Devon" is initiated by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit located in Exeter, England. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000) and has been processed using an open procedure. The tender was awarded on 14th March 2022, with a contract value of £256,140, starting from 18th April 2022 and set to conclude on 31st March 2024. This contracting process is focused on enhancing the night-time economy in Plymouth by providing a clinical safe bus service aimed at reducing emergency service demand.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the healthcare and emergency services sectors. Businesses with expertise in mobile healthcare provision, staffing for medical services, or community support initiatives would be well-positioned to compete in this tender, contributing valuable services that support vulnerable individuals in the night-time economy while partnering with local authorities and other emergency services.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Safe Bus for Plymouth City Centre - NHS Devon

Notice Description

Devon Clinical Commissioning Group have commissioned a Provider to deliver a Safe Bus into Plymouth City centre to support people and providers within the night-time economy, with the aim of reducing ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) attendances. The Provider will provide a Safe Bus service that is clinically staffed and a safe place. The service will aim to deliver: - * Reduce the number of calls to the ambulance service for those within the night- time economy * Reduce the number of people who present at the Emergency Department either by self-referral or by ambulance with no more than 15% (pilot achieved 12.5%) of patients having an onward referral to ED (either by ambulance or advised to self-present) * Provide a safe place for those in need * Provide support and medical treatment to self-presenters * Support and be an integral part of the night-time economy, linking with pub/ club/ police/ street pastors etc. * Support the homeless population within the area, by providing support, first aid and sign posting to appropriate in hours services As well as a safe space for people in a vulnerable state the ambulance will provide clinical assessment, first aid, fluid replacement and a safe place for people. Patients will be able to self-present or may be assisted through Police, Ambulance service, street pastors, security staff etc. The Provider will provide the following for each deployment: 1 x Lead paramedic 1 x Student paramedic 2 x Emergency Care Assistance St John's Support (or equivalent) 2 x Security (for Bus safety) 2200-0400 2 x Taxi Marshalls (to support those leaving the bus and others) The provider will also provide a front-line ambulance (along with all consumables and equipment normally found on a front-line ambulance) which is able to convey a patient to hospital if required. The Safe Bus itself will be provided by the Police and Plymouth City Bus, who will also ensure it is in place for operational nights. Two security personals will be arranged to support the staff on the safe bus on each of the operational nights. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). The contract is for a 52 week term with an option to extend for a further 1 year, subject to funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79e887fa-b1b2-4f89-a878-46f7b922f1a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7fbc2e2-3f63-43cc-b306-af09929c7320
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£256,140 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£256,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QL
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOL AMBULANCE EMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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