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Provision of a Safe Bus for Plymouth City Centre to NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group

NHS DEVON

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14 Jul 2022 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group has completed a tender process for the provision of a Safe Bus to operate in Plymouth City Centre, aimed at supporting the night-time economy and reducing Emergency Department attendances. The procurement was executed through a limited method with no prior call for competition. This contract, valued at £256,140, is categorized under health and social work services and was awarded to Bristol Ambulance EMS LTD. The service is to be delivered over a 52-week term, with an option for a one-year extension, and falls under the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in emergency medical services and community healthcare. Companies equipped to provide clinical staffing, front-line ambulance services, and support within the night-time economy would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The service aims to create a safe environment for vulnerable individuals while connecting with local authorities, police, and community groups, thereby fostering collaboration and enhancing service delivery in the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Safe Bus for Plymouth City Centre to NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group

Notice Description

Devon Clinical Commissioning Group have commissioned a Provider to deliver a Safe Bus into Plymouth City centre to support people and providers within the night-time economy, with the aim of reducing ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) attendances. The Provider will provide a Safe Bus service that is clinically staffed and a safe place. As well as a safe space for people in a vulnerable state the ambulance will provide clinical assessment, first aid, fluid replacement and a safe place for people. Patients will be able to self-present or may be assisted through Police, Ambulance service, street pastors, security staff etc. The provider will also provide a front-line ambulance (along with all consumables and equipment normally found on a front-line ambulance) which is able to convey a patient to hospital if required. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Devon Clinical Commissioning Group have commissioned a Provider to deliver a Safe Bus into Plymouth City centre to support people and providers within the night-time economy, with the aim of reducing ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) attendances. The Provider will provide a Safe Bus service that is clinically staffed and a safe place. The service will aim to deliver: - * Reduce the number of calls to the ambulance service for those within the night- time economy * Reduce the number of people who present at the Emergency Department either by self-referral or by ambulance with no more than 15% (pilot achieved 12.5%) of patients having an onward referral to ED (either by ambulance or advised to self-present) * Provide a safe place for those in need * Provide support and medical treatment to self-presenters * Support and be an integral part of the night-time economy, linking with pub/ club/ police/ street pastors etc. * Support the homeless population within the area, by providing support, first aid and sign posting to appropriate in hours services As well as a safe space for people in a vulnerable state the ambulance will provide clinical assessment, first aid, fluid replacement and a safe place for people. Patients will be able to self-present or may be assisted through Police, Ambulance service, street pastors, security staff etc. The Provider will provide the following for each deployment: 1 x Lead paramedic 1 x Student paramedic 2 x Emergency Care Assistance St John's Support (or equivalent) 2 x Security (for Bus safety) 2200-0400 2 x Taxi Marshalls (to support those leaving the bus and others) The provider will also provide a front-line ambulance (along with all consumables and equipment normally found on a front-line ambulance) which is able to convey a patient to hospital if required. The Safe Bus itself will be provided by the Police and Plymouth City Bus, who will also ensure it is in place for operational nights. Two security personals will be arranged to support the staff on the safe bus on each of the operational nights. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). The contract is for a 52 week term with an option to extend for a further 1 year, subject to funding. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03520c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019300-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£256,140 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DEVON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOL AMBULANCE EMS

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