Planning

EEAST - Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair (24-T04)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

03 Jul 2024 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is planning a tender for Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair (24-T04) within the services industry category. The contract, worth £15,000,000, will cover various workshops across the East of England Ambulance Service Trust. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024, and the framework agreements will be non-exclusive over a four-year period.

This tender process presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the vehicle maintenance and repair sector, especially those experienced in servicing ambulances, patient transport vehicles, vans, and rapid response vehicles. The need for maintenance support to minimize vehicle downtime and ensure availability for clinical use offers a valuable market opportunity for suppliers capable of meeting the service needs outlined by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

EEAST - Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair (24-T04)

Notice Description

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot Information

Barton Mills Workshop

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Bedford Workshop

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Bedford Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Bury St Edmunds

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Chelmsford Workshop

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Chelmsford Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Hellesdon Workshop

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Hellesdon Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Kings Lynn Workshop

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Peterborough Workshop

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Peterborough Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Southend Workshop

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Stevenage Workshop

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Stevenage Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Waveney Workshop

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.
The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity.
There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians.
The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.
Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024.
The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.
Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked.
The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot.
The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.
The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below).
Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047a30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020284-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Samantha King
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MELBOURN
Postcode
SG8 6EN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Melbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

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                "id": "14",
                "title": "Chelmsford Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART",
                "description": "The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).",
                "status": "planned"
            },
            {
                "id": "8",
                "title": "Hellesdon Workshop",
                "description": "The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).",
                "status": "planned"
            },
            {
                "id": "15",
                "title": "Hellesdon Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART",
                "description": "The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).",
                "status": "planned"
            },
            {
                "id": "7",
                "title": "Kings Lynn Workshop",
                "description": "The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).",
                "status": "planned"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "title": "Peterborough Workshop",
                "description": "The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).",
                "status": "planned"
            },
            {
                "id": "12",
                "title": "Peterborough Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART",
                "description": "The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).",
                "status": "planned"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "title": "Southend Workshop",
                "description": "The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).",
                "status": "planned"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "title": "Stevenage Workshop",
                "description": "The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).",
                "status": "planned"
            },
            {
                "id": "13",
                "title": "Stevenage Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART",
                "description": "The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).",
                "status": "planned"
            },
            {
                "id": "6",
                "title": "Waveney Workshop",
                "description": "The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority's desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "9",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50100000",
                        "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Barton Mills"
                },
                "relatedLot": "9"
            },
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50100000",
                        "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Bedford"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "11",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50100000",
                        "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
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                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Bedford"
                },
                "relatedLot": "11"
            },
            {
                "id": "10",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50100000",
                        "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Bury St Edmunds"
                },
                "relatedLot": "10"
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50100000",
                        "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment"
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                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Chelmsford"
                },
                "relatedLot": "5"
            },
            {
                "id": "14",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50100000",
                        "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Chelmsford"
                },
                "relatedLot": "14"
            },
            {
                "id": "8",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50100000",
                        "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
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                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Hellesdon"
                },
                "relatedLot": "8"
            },
            {
                "id": "15",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50100000",
                        "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Hellesdon"
                },
                "relatedLot": "15"
            },
            {
                "id": "7",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50100000",
                        "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Kings Lynn"
                },
                "relatedLot": "7"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "additionalClassifications": [
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