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Business Case ACCE support to Ambulance Service Joint Ambulance Improvement Programme 2021/22

NHS ENGLAND

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15 Mar 2022 at 16:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Business Case ACCE support to Ambulance Service Joint Ambulance Improvement Programme 2021/22" was conducted by NHS England, focusing on the health services industry. The procurement was initiated through a direct method as a single tender action, with the contract period running from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The end date for the tender period was set for 31st March 2021. This contract, valued at £94,420, has been awarded to the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) and is based in Leeds, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage in health service-related projects. Companies with expertise in operational management, clinical support, or emergency service logistics would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts that can enhance operational efficiencies within the ambulance service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Case ACCE support to Ambulance Service Joint Ambulance Improvement Programme 2021/22

Notice Description

The authority required a supplier to assist NHS England and NHS Improvement to deliver a number of improvement initiatives within the Joint Ambulance Improvement Programme. The supplier has delivered the following: Maintain the ability to convene and Chair Ambulance Policy Advisory and Assurance Group (APAAG) meetings if and when required by NHSE/I. Support the work of the Clinical Coding Group and ECPAG and also provided general support to work around coding issues as required. Technical and operational surveillance of ambulance call taking. Triage and ITK systems providing an early identification of risks and issues to NHSE/I together with potential solutions. Liaison with BT and ambulance trusts/NHSE/I during periods of extreme 999 demand. Support to maintain interoperability between ambulance control rooms. Maintenance of the escalation and de-escalation processes for the Pandemic Triage levels and consequent support to NDOG and NASMeD in establishing the relevant meetings and in the accurate recording of the decision-making processes. Ongoing support to the overall Ambulance PPE agenda and associated issues Ongoing curation and technical maintenance of the Avoidable Conveyance Repository Support to the Cat 3/4 999 Validation Pilots and any related roll out Support to the collection of data associated with clinical validation of CAT 2 calls to inform final decisions around future classification. Oversight of the Early Prediction processes for CAT 1 patients and associated improvement work Support to review the current AQIs and resolve any errors or areas of concern (4 Days) Support to the scoping of a National Clinical Oversight Framework for Control Rooms (5 days) Support to the design and socialising of a briefing paper regarding Triage systems (5 Days)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8097f33-ecf7-40b8-a0c9-78e97635b2c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f9887f5-6942-4cc8-b759-27f330d0c97a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Leigh Parker
Contact Email
leigh.parker1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF AMBULANCE CHIEF EXECUTIVES (AACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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