SECAmb -Provision of Make Ready and Operational Support Assistant Service (SASC)

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2026 at 14:59

TenderUpdate

20 Feb 2025 at 15:08

Award

20 Mar 2024 at 16:05

Tender

28 Jul 2023 at 14:40

Planning

02 Sep 2022 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust bought ambulance and clinical-service vehicle deep-cleaning and make-ready services through Crown Commercial Service. The work covers cleaning vehicles, replenishing and checking medical equipment and consumables, and ensuring vehicles are fully equipped and ready for operational use to required standards and schedules. It also includes C1-licensed drivers to move vehicles between Trust sites and service garages, supporting fleet maintenance, operations and make-ready functions. The requirement is intended to meet ambulance operational demand and may be used by members of the Southern Ambulance Services Collaboration, which contract directly with the appointed provider. Delivery is across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. This is a specialist healthcare transport cleaning and operational support service, rather than general commercial vehicle cleaning alone.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Churchill Contract Services Limited. The recorded award relates to the ambulance and vehicle deep-cleaning lot; the contract was signed on 16 October 2026. The competition was run as a restricted procedure under a Crown Commercial Service framework, with bids assessed on quality and price, each weighted at 80% and 20% respectively. The lot’s estimated value was £60 million; the overall procurement estimate was £3.5 billion, but this was an estimate and does not guarantee business. The original requirement described an initial three-year term with two possible two-year extensions. A separate award entry names a supplier list rather than individual suppliers, so the named awarded supplier here is Churchill Contract Services Limited.

This award shows demand for ambulance fleet cleaning and readiness services in the South East, including work where vehicles must be cleaned, restocked and equipped consistently to meet clinical operations. A credible competitor would need the operational capacity to service vehicles to agreed standards and frequencies, manage medical equipment and consumables, and provide C1-licensed drivers for transfers between Trust locations and garages. Experience coordinating with fleet maintenance and ambulance operations would be directly relevant. Suppliers should also be able to demonstrate Cyber Essentials compliance for services connected with the requirement, as this was a participation requirement, and understand the Government Security Classifications scheme. The evaluation placed substantially more weight on quality than price, so reliable delivery and a robust technical approach mattered alongside competitive commercial terms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SECAmb -Provision of Make Ready and Operational Support Assistant Service (SASC)

Notice Description

Further competition under GCA RM6331 Lot 2B for the provision of a full comprehensive Make Ready service to ensure the scheduled number of vehicles are cleaned, re-stocked, fully equipped and ready for use to meet the Buyer's operational demands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this contract is to provide comprehensive make ready and transportation services for the Trust, involving vehicle preparation and cleaning service for Ambulances including monitoring and re-stocking medical equipment/consumables.

This service must ensure that all service vehicles within the scope of the specification are cleaned and equipped to the required standards, and within the agreed timescales/frequency.

Also providing C1 classified drivers to deliver transport solutions between Trust sites and service garages, to meet operational support requirements in an efficient manner ensuring adherence to safe and efficient delivery of services, supporting the roles of Fleet Maintenance, Operations and Make Ready.

The contract will be for an initial 3-year period, with a potential two further 2-year extension opportunities.

The Trust wishes to extend the use of any resulting contract to Southern Ambulance Services Collaboration ("SASC") members. These Trusts shall contract directly with the successful Provider using the GCA Call-Off schedule.

Standard Wash Linen and Laundry Services

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 1A will be responsible for the provision of standard wash linen and laundry services, including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of linen items to Buyers;

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Specialist Laundry Services (Theatre Packs)

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 1B will be responsible for the provision of Specialist Laundry Services (theatre packs and drapes) including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of items, which are hired to the Buyer from the Supplier;

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Standard Wash Linen and Laundry Services and Theatre Packs

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 1C will be responsible for the provision of standard wash linen and laundry services and Specialist Laundry Services (theatre packs and drapes);

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Specialist Cleanroom Laundry Services

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 1D will be responsible for the provision of Specialist Cleanroom Laundry Services including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of cleanroom garments at the ISO classification specified by the Buyer at the Call-Off stage;

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

General Cleaning Services and Pest Control

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 2A will be responsible for the provision of routine cleaning to enhance the patient environment of the Buyers Premises in accordance with national standards for cleaning and infection control and prevention. The Suppliers appointed to Lot 2A will be responsible for the provision of a range of Pest Control Services.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Ambulance and Vehicle Deep Clean Services

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 2B will be responsible for the provision of specialist cleaning and make ready services for ambulances and vehicles associated with the delivery of clinical services.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Non-Hazardous Clinical Waste

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3A will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for non-hazardous clinical wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Hazardous Clinical Waste

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3B will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for hazardous clinical wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

General Waste (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3C will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for both hazardous and non-hazardous general wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Recyclable General Waste

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3D will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for recyclable wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Confidential Waste

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3E will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for confidential wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Feminine Hygiene Waste

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3F will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for feminine hygiene wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Total Waste Management Service

Suppliers appointed to Lot 3g will be capable of delivering all Services included within Lots 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E and 3F as a total waste management service.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Patient Catering

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 4A will be responsible for the provision of a healthy, nutritious and appetising full meal service to patients including both in-patients and day patients (where required).

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Retail Catering and Hospitality Services

The Suppliers appointed to Lot 4B will be responsible for the provision of an appealing and healthy range of retail catering solutions and hospitality services for visitors and staff.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Bundled Soft FM

Suppliers appointed to Lot 5 will be responsible for the provision of two or more services from Lots 1a - 1d, 2a, 3a - 3g, 4a - 4b or additional services for grounds maintenance, security, porterage and logistics, and visitor support services

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Standard Wash Linen and Laundry Services

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 1A are responsible for the provision of standard wash linen and laundry services, including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of linen items to Buyers.

Specialist Laundry Services (Theatre Packs)

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 1B are responsible for the provision of Specialist Laundry Services (theatre packs and drapes) including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of items, which are hired to the Buyer from the Supplier.

Standard Wash Linen and Laundry Services and Theatre Packs

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 1C are responsible for the provision of standard wash linen and laundry services and Specialist Laundry Services (theatre packs and drapes).

Specialist Cleanroom Laundry Services

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 1D are responsible for the provision of Specialist Cleanroom Laundry Services including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of cleanroom garments at the ISO classification specified by the Buyer at the Call-Off stage.

General Cleaning Services and Pest Control

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 2A are responsible for the provision of routine cleaning to enhance the patient environment of the Buyers Premises in accordance with national standards for cleaning and infection control and prevention. The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 2A are responsible for the provision of a range of Pest Control Services.

Ambulance and Vehicle Deep Clean Services

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 2B are responsible for the provision of specialist cleaning and make ready services for ambulances and vehicles associated with the delivery of clinical services.

Non-Hazardous Clinical Waste

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3A are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for non-hazardous clinical wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

Hazardous Clinical Waste

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3B are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for hazardous clinical wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

General Waste (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3C are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for both hazardous and non-hazardous general wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

Recyclable General Waste

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3D are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for recyclable wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

Confidential Waste

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3E are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for confidential wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

Feminine Hygiene Waste

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3F are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for feminine hygiene wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

Total Waste Management Service

Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3g are capable of delivering all Services included within Lots 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E and 3F as a total waste management service.

Patient Catering

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 4A are responsible for the provision of a healthy, nutritious and appetising full meal service to patients including both in-patients and day patients (where required).

Retail Catering and Hospitality Services

The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 4B are responsible for the provision of an appealing and healthy range of retail catering solutions and hospitality services for visitors and staff.

Bundled Soft FM

Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 5 are responsible for the provision of two or more services from Lots 1a - 1d, 2a, 3a - 3g, 4a - 4b or additional services for grounds maintenance, security, porterage and logistics, and visitor support services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036511
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099576-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

32223000 - Video transmission apparatus

33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

39310000 - Catering equipment

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

44613800 - Containers for waste material

45000000 - Construction work

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50830000 - Repair services of garments and textiles

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

60120000 - Taxi services

63712400 - Parking services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79993100 - Facilities management services

85112000 - Hospital support services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil

90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£3,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,500,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Additional Buyers

Crown Commercial Service

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 9BG
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Supplier N/A

Churchill Contract Services Ltd

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