Planning

Provision of Ambulance Auxiliary Support PIN

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

21 Jul 2021 at 08:52

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking to commission a national support service under the title "Provision of Ambulance Auxiliary Support PIN". This initiative falls within the healthcare industry, specifically focused on ambulance services, and is located in England. Currently, the procurement process is in the planning stage, with the deadline for expressing interest set for 21st July 2021. The estimated contract value is £34.5 million, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a broader pool of potential providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in emergency and non-emergency ambulance provision. Companies with the capacity to deploy ambulance crews across England, especially during peak demand periods, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's scope suggests that organisations able to demonstrate resource readiness and adaptability could benefit from sustained engagement with NHS ambulance trusts, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ambulance Auxiliary Support PIN

Notice Description

NHS England & NHS Improvement (NHSEI) is looking to commission a national support offer to provide surge capacity and enhance the response, conveyance and support to ambulance trusts across England. Specifically, this will include provision of emergency and non-emergency ambulance crews with capacity to respond to callouts across categories 1-4. Historically NHSEI has commissioned surge support for ambulance services on a reactive basis during winter pressures. Such services have been successful in reducing conveyance of patients to hospital, freeing up emergency ambulance provision and reducing hospital handover delays. Recognising demand for ambulance services fluctuates throughout the year with seasonal pressures not just contained to winter, we are looking to commission a year-round programme of responsive support, providing additional capacity to ambulance trusts when and where it is most needed. By commissioning a longer-term programme this will enable the development of a flexible model which will allow the NHS to call off support when needed including in the event of Ambulance Surge Level 3 & 4, NHS OPEL level 4 pressures and declared local and major incidents. NHSEI expects to work with the successful provider and the national ambulance trusts to develop the model over time and ensure continuous improvement to deliver greater impact throughout the life of the contract. The successful provider will work under the direction of the National Strategic Advisor for Ambulance Service with deployment directed by the National Ambulance Coordination Centre. Due to the scale of the contract and the variability in demand, the provider must have a presence across all seven NHS regions in order to be able to deploy support to all NHS ambulance trusts in England. The estimated run rate for deployment is expected to be between 5,000 to 10,000 hours per month with the latter run rate likely required for a sustained period over winter periods. The successful provider will need to be able to evidence sufficient resource and readiness to respond to meet the anticipated run rate. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise prospective providers of the Commissioners intention and to establish provider interest. Interested providers are requested to express their interest in writing to Natalie Gyami, Project Manager- Voluntary Partnerships Team: (email england.voluntarypartnerships@nhs.net ) The commissioner reserves the right not to proceed with the Procurement, or any part thereof, or change the requirements as necessary at any time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67040663-14b5-4608-abfa-638123936276
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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