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National Air Ambulance Service for The Scottish Ambulance Service

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

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28 Jul 2022 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Ambulance Service is currently facilitating a tender process for the National Air Ambulance Service, primarily focusing on air-rescue services within the United Kingdom. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with important deadlines including the submission date pushed to 19 August 2022, ensuring compliance with a minimum 30-day posting duration. The estimated date for dispatching invitations is set for 26 September 2022. Businesses interested in this contract should note the location, which is Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant growth prospects for companies specialising in air-rescue services, emergency medical services, or related logistics and operational support. Suppliers with expertise in providing reliable and efficient air transport solutions will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, leveraging the Scottish Ambulance Service’s commitment to enhance regional healthcare delivery through advanced air support capabilities.

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Notice Title

National Air Ambulance Service for The Scottish Ambulance Service

Notice Description

The procurement of a national air ambulance service for the Scottish Ambulance Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0356bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020557-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60443000 - Air-rescue services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
danielle.welsh@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 01313140090

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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