Tender

18-T18 - Apprentice EMT Programme

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

29 Oct 2018 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking to procure an Apprentice EMT Programme, aimed to train 48 Associate Ambulance Practitioner learners. This tender falls within the education and training services industry, specifically classified under the CPV code 80000000. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 16 November 2018. The contract, expected to commence on 29 March 2019, will run for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The geographical scope of this tender covers the East of England region.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in training and education services, particularly those with approval to deliver the AAP programme through FutureQuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as the procurement method is a competitive quotation, which encourages participation from diverse suppliers. Businesses that can offer tailored training solutions and have experience in providing similar apprenticeship programmes would be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

18-T18 - Apprentice EMT Programme

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999 emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. Our diverse area is spread over the 7,500 square miles and contains a mix of rural, coastal and urban areas - from Watford to Wisbech and Cromer Canvey Island. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each community's differing environmental and medical needs. The Trust employs around 4,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers to deal with over 1,000,000 calls every year. Trust staff and volunteers are trained and experienced in caring for patients in a variety of situations, ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to less serious situations such as falls in the home or patients with minor injuries. In addition, the Trust handles more than 500,000 non-emergency patient journeys to and from routine hospital appointments. EEAST require 48 Associate Ambulance Practitioner (apprentice EMT) learners to start before the end of March 2019. The course provider must be approved to deliver the AAP programme on a full time basis. This should be through FutureQuals. The contract duration will be for three (3) years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months. This will cover the initial requirement outlined in the Specification in Annex B2 of Section B and also any subsequent courses required at a later date during the initial term and any subsequent extension periods. Additional information: Access to this opportunity is via e-Tendering portal Bravo Solutions. Please follow the link shown and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity. Enquiries relating to this tender should be made via the portal only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab0d925-ac87-47db-aa35-315c5fe34bda
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2023 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 0RG
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
Goldington
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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