Tender

20-T14 Ad-hoc A&E and PTS Private Ambulance Services

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

09 Nov 2020 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is initiating a tender for the procurement of Ad-hoc Accident & Emergency (A&E) and Patient Transport Services (PTS), titled "20-T14 Ad-hoc A&E and PTS Private Ambulance Services". This procurement is classified under ambulance services and is set to take place in the East of England, with the tender period closing on 30th November 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 18th January 2021 and will run for a duration of four years until 17th January 2025. This tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime procurement method, focusing on establishing a Framework Agreement with suppliers that can demonstrate high levels of patient care and clinical standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and transport sectors, particularly those specialising in ambulance services or patient transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate these types of organisations. By securing a place on this framework, businesses can expand their client base and enhance their service offerings within the public health domain, ultimately leading to sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

20-T14 Ad-hoc A&E and PTS Private Ambulance Services

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is looking to establish a Framework Agreement of commercial suppliers capable of providing A&E and/or Patient Transport Services (PTS) who can demonstrate they can provide the highest level of patient care, clinical standards and who are supported with the appropriate resources and business organisational practices. The Supplier will provide the Authority(s) with appropriately resourced staff and vehicles as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents The Framework Agreement will be for four (4) years Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via the E-Tendering Portal Bravo Solution. Please follow the link shown and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d920c445-3985-446c-9ff0-c8b0f74de841
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39de9584-3259-4b92-855a-a44e923c0d6d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Light Touch Regime
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
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2021 - 17 Jan 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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