Tender

EEAST - Removals and Porterage (240404)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is inviting tenders for a contract titled "EEAST - Removals and Porterage (240404)", classified under portering services. The Trust is seeking suppliers for ad-hoc removal and porterage services as required by their Estates Department, with operations centred in Bedford, postcode MK44 3WH, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the Tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 6th August 2025. The contract is slated to commence on 1st October 2024 and is due to end on 30th September 2027, though there is an option for two potential extensions of up to twelve months each. The procurement method is a competitive quotation, which is below the threshold, with a total contract value estimated at £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the portering services field to expand their clientele by engaging with a prominent NHS Trust. Firms specialising in efficient and reliable removal and porterage services, particularly those that can fulfil requests on an ad-hoc basis, would be well-suited for this tender. While this opportunity is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, any business with the capability to meet the demand flexibly could benefit significantly. Given the nature of the contract and the organisation's extensive reach within the healthcare sector, successful bidders may leverage this opportunity to enhance their reputation and secure future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EEAST - Removals and Porterage (240404)

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("The Trust") is seeking a Supplier to provide both ad-hoc removal and porterage services as and when required by the Estates Department. The contract will run initially from 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2027 with the option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months. Services will be required as detailed below and in addition, called off as and when required. The Trust does not guarantee any level of business or exclusivity arising from this opportunity. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93a0c6ec-111b-451d-bed0-45a62e41effb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951c3e37-bc4c-4d1b-8eeb-6ef8c724c0cc
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98341120 - Portering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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 NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01234243122

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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