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NECS522 NEAS TPP Framework - ITT

NHS North East Ambulance Service

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29 Jul 2024 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has concluded the procurement process for the NECS522 NEAS TPP Framework - ITT. This framework agreement, valued at £81,544,000, covers transport services excluding waste transport, with a focus on patient mobility and emergency conveyance. Operating across Northumberland, North of Tyne, South of Tyne, North Durham, South Durham, and Teesside, the framework comprises eleven distinct lots. The procurement process was managed via an open procedure, with the final awards announced on 3 January 2025 and contracts signed on 10 December 2024, ready to commence on 1 April 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and healthcare sectors, specifically those capable of providing taxi services, patient transport, and unscheduled care services. The awarded contracts are spread across various lots, ensuring broad participation from SMEs such as BLT Contracts Ltd t/a Blueline Taxis, Readypay Limited, and CIPHER Medical. These businesses will benefit from stable, long-term contracts that enhance their operational capacity and market presence, providing a steady revenue stream and potential for further expansion in the healthcare transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NECS522 NEAS TPP Framework - ITT

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) have established a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside The framework agreement (framework) is set out into eleven (11) distinct lots, each broken down to ensure coverage across the above geographical/operational areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS - Patient Mobility - Walking Patients Only

The Framework Agreement has been set up to cover the provision of Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS - Walking Patients Only across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside

Lot 2 Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS - Patient Mobility: Wheelchair and Walking patients

The Framework Agreement has been set up to cover the provision of Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS Wheelchair and Walking patients across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside

Lot 3 Single Crewed Vehicle - PTS Walking Patients Only

The Framework Agreement has been set up to cover the provision of ingle Crewed Vehicle - PTS - walking Patients only across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside

Lot 4 Single Crewed Vehicle - PTS

The Framework Agreement has been set up to cover the provision of ingle Crewed Vehicle - PTS - Wheelchair and Walking patients across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside

Lot 5 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS

The Framework Agreement has been set up to cover the provision of ingle Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS - Walking patients only across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside

Lot 6 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS

The Framework Agreement has been set up to cover the provision of ingle Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS - Wheelchair and walking patients only across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside

Lot 7 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS

The Framework Agreement has been set up to cover the provision of ingle Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS - stretcher patients across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham

Lot 8 Single Crewed Vehicle - Unscheduled Care

The Framework Agreement has been set up to cover the provision of Single Crewed Vehicle - Unscheduled Care Clinical Skill Level: Paramedic : Emergency Response Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham

Lot 9 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care

The Framework Agreement has been set up to cover the provision of Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care Clinical Skill Level: Non-Paramedic Patient Mobility: Stretcher Patients Additional Descriptor: Urgent Care acoss all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham

Lot 10 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care

The Framework Agreement has been set up to cover the provision of Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Clinical Skill Level: Technician-led Patient Mobility: Stretcher patients Additional Descriptor: Emergency Response across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham

Lot 11 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care

The Framework Agreement has been set up to cover the provision of Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care Clinical Skill Level: Clinical Skill Level: Paramedic-led Patient Mobility: Stretcher patients Additional Descriptor: Emergency Response across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham Central - South of Tyne and North Durham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04857a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000106-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

85142000 - Paramedical services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,544,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS North East Ambulance Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Ambulnz Community Partners Ltd

BLT Contracts Ltd - t/a Blueline Taxis

British Red Cross

CIPHER Medical

Central Taxis Gateshead Ltd

ER Systems Global

ERS Medical 1 (T/A EMED Group)

FSNE MEDICAL LIMITED

Hardcore Medical and Ambulance Services Ltd

Medicare EMS Group UK Limited

Middlesbrough Borough Cars Limited

Nerams Ltd

Readypay Limited

Spark Medical Limited

Supportive SRC Ltd

The Old GP Surgery, Durham Road, Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0EW

UK Event Medical Services

Vcare24

XL Team Ltd

Further Information

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