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NHS Devon - Provision of a Safe Bus for Plymouth City Centre and Torquay Town Centre

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board

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25 Oct 2023 at 17:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Safe Bus service in Plymouth City Centre and Torquay Town Centre, catering to health and social work services. The tender, titled "NHS Devon - Provision of a Safe Bus for Plymouth City Centre and Torquay Town Centre," is currently in the active stage and is open for submission until November 24, 2023. The total contract value is £750,000 GBP, with a contract period of 2 years, extendable for up to an additional 12 months. Interested bidders can access the tender details on the Atamis e-procurement system.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for service providers in the healthcare sector to engage with NHS Devon Integrated Care Board in delivering essential nighttime support services. Businesses offering transport services, healthcare solutions, and emergency medical assistance are well-suited to compete for this contract. The transparent and open tender process allows equal participation from all potential bidders, in line with the Light Touch Regime prescribed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. By adhering to the specified deadlines and requirements, interested businesses can position themselves to contribute to the nighttime economy and reduce medical emergencies in the designated areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Devon - Provision of a Safe Bus for Plymouth City Centre and Torquay Town Centre

Notice Description

NHS Devon ICB has successfully run the Safe Bus in Plymouth City and Torquay Town center to support people and providers within the nighttime economy, with the aim of reducing ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) attendances. To support the continued pressure on the health system and to support the nighttime economy the service is commissioned to operate 2200-0400 during nights of high footfall to ensure maximum impact.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Devon ICB has successfully run the Safe Bus in Plymouth City and Torquay Town center to support people and providers within the nighttime economy, with the aim of reducing ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) attendances. To support the continued pressure on the health system and to support the nighttime economy the service is commissioned to operate 2200-0400 during nights of high footfall to ensure maximum impact. During the operational months (23/04/22 - 05/08/23, Appendix 1) the Safe Bus in Plymouth has dealt with 482 patients over 84 deployments, with only a 9% onward referral to ED. In Plymouth the Safe Bus has been run on consistently on Saturday nights with additional deployments on night which are anticipated to be busy in the NTE, such as the world cup, freshers week, Halloween etc. A night bus / safe space pilot has been running in Torquay since July 2023 to test the need and meet seasonal demand. During the first 6 nights (July 2023), the team had 41 medical and welfare contacts and the service avoided 11 ambulances and 17 attendances at ED. Additional information: The Contract will be for an initial term of 2 years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 12 months, at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. Services are scheduled to commence on 1st April 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031531-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Devon Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth, TLK42 Torbay
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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