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NECS522 NEAS Transport Provider Procurement Framework

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) on behalf of NHS North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has awarded a contract for the NECS522 NEAS Transport Provider Procurement Framework. This framework covers patient transport, emergency conveyance, and associated services across the NEAS operational areas, including Northumberland, North of Tyne, South of Tyne, North Durham, South Durham, and Teesside. The framework includes eleven distinct lots further divided into sub-lots. This open procedure contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will end on 31st March 2029. The total contract value is £81,544,000. Key dates included the closing date for competition responses on 29th August 2024 at noon.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for various businesses, especially those experienced in transport services. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given the structured lots and sub-lots that allow for targeted bidding. The awarded contract features multiple suppliers, including ER Systems Global, CIPHER Medical, British Red Cross, and more, creating opportunities for collaboration and service expansion in the broader healthcare transport industry. Businesses capable of providing reliable patient transport and emergency conveyance services across the specified regions could greatly benefit from engaging with this framework.

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Notice Title

NECS522 NEAS Transport Provider Procurement Framework

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside The framework agreement (framework) will be set out into eleven (11) distinct lots, each broken down further into sub-lots to ensure coverage across the above geographical/operational areas. Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Further details of the Authority's requirements under the Framework Agreement and Call-Off Contract(s) and other relevant information are detailed in the Specification of Requirements. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f42d4ba-8c26-475a-9e25-10a313d3c55c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0376ddd6-c438-47ca-b222-890e5323d06c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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