Award

Emergency air ambulance services

NHS IMPROVEMENTS

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Award

29 Sep 2020 at 21:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Improvements as the contracting authority, seeking emergency air ambulance services for patient transfers from Exeter to Newcastle. This public procurement falls under the ambulance services category and was awarded on 2nd March 2020, with a total value of £57,594. The procurement method used was a single tender action, indicating a direct procurement process below the threshold. The complete award notice was published on 29th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency medical transport services or air ambulances. Companies with expertise in ambulance services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find this contract suitable for competition. Engaging in this procurement could potentially enhance their visibility and capability within the public sector, driving growth in their service offerings in the healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

Emergency air ambulance services

Notice Description

Emergency air ambulance services - patient transfers from Exeter to Newcastle

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da064186-abb1-4fdd-9d82-a7dd03fb9f99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a95cefb-1dbf-44d6-942e-9e471bc72a62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,594 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,594 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 2 Mar 2020 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS IMPROVEMENTS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@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

INTERNATIONAL SOS ASSISTANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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