Tender

Provision of Vehicle Insurance for NHS Ambulance Services

EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

31 Oct 2022 at 15:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH) is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement to provide vehicle insurance for NHS Ambulance Services. The procurement stage is a tender, with a deadline for bid submission on 16 December 2022. The agreement's initial duration is 3 years, with a potential 1-year extension. The buying organisation is the East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender for vehicle insurance services for NHS ambulance services presents an opportunity for insurers or managing agents to bid for a single supplier Framework Agreement. The contract aims to streamline procurement for UK Ambulance Services and create cost-saving opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable to participate. The tender's open procedure allows for competitive bidding, catering to suppliers looking to enhance their business through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Vehicle Insurance for NHS Ambulance Services

Notice Description

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH) is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") to invite Suppliers to bid for a Framework Agreement for Provision of Vehicle Insurance for NHS Ambulance Services. EoECPH is working collaboratively on behalf of the National Ambulance Procurement Board on this procurement with an aim of providing a procurement compliant route to market for UK participating Ambulance Services wishing to procure for the provision of motor insurance for operational (blue light) and non-operational vehicles to commence 1 April 2023. We are only seeking bids from insurers or managing agents acting on behalf of specific insurers, not brokers or equivalents. The Authorities are procuring a single supplier Framework Agreement. The Framework awarded will have an initial framework duration of 3 years with the option to extend framework duration by 1 year. The following benefits will be delivered: * Providing a procurement compliant route to market for UK Ambulance Services; * Provide a competitive and fit for purpose Framework Agreement. * Provide opportunities and associated benefits from aggregating spend and standardising terms; * Pool and reduce risk across Ambulance Services; * Support risk / accident reduction and share best practise; * Drive cash releasing savings for reinvestment in front line services; * Professionally managing the procurement and any resulting Framework Agreement / Call Off Contracts. The primary beneficiaries of the framework will be United Kingdom ambulance services as detailed below: * South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust * South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust * South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust * London Ambulance Service NHS Trust * East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust * East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust * Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust * North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust * North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust * West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust * Scottish Ambulance Service Board The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal in this procurement exercise. https://atamis-1928.1ightning.force.com/ Deadline for submission of bids is 16 December 2022 at 17.00hrs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98b88b61-166f-4988-a511-b4bda1a2ef71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852260ca-87ef-43f0-a57e-063e8164832c
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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 NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FULBOURN, CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB21 5XB
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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