Tender

Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport Services for the East Midlands and West Midlands Regions

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

24 May 2021 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking qualified providers for the delivery of Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport Services across the East Midlands and West Midlands regions, including areas such as Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham, and Stoke on Trent. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 24 May 2021, with a submission deadline set for 28 June 2021. The contract's duration is five years, commencing on 1 April 2022, with the possibility of extension up to two additional years. The estimated maximum annual value is £2,750,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and emergency transport sectors, particularly those with experience in ambulance services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their participation can enhance service delivery within the region. Companies poised to compete are advised to prepare for the tendering process by showcasing relevant qualifications and experience in specialised healthcare transport services, as the awarded contract is expected to have a considerable impact on local care provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport Services for the East Midlands and West Midlands Regions

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - Specialised Commissioning Team (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver the Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport Services for the East Midlands region including Leicester and Nottingham and the West Midlands region including Birmingham and Stoke on Trent. The contract duration is for five years with an option to extend the Contract for up to a further two years (maximum contract duration seven years). The successful provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 1st April 2022. Based on the current contract it is anticipated that the service provision resultant of this procurement will have a maximum annual value of PS2,750,000 per annum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4024bbe2-e961-4792-9d81-1149e8a91e92
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1SX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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