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LAS IUC Network Partners Framework

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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01 Aug 2024 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is conducting a tender titled "LAS IUC Network Partners Framework" for the provision of health services under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime. This procurement aims to award a framework for partners to deliver innovation and resilience in the delivery of the 111/IUC Service, adhering to the 2017 IUC Service Specification. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a call for submissions ending on 6th September 2024, followed by the award period starting on the same day. The procurement, valued at £19,000,000, will involve call-off contracts awarded on a 'cost per call' basis for durations ranging from one to two years. The framework will be active for a two-year period, and the selection criteria include a minimum annual turnover of £2 million and the ability to demonstrate experience in providing commissioned clinical services in primary, urgent, or emergency care settings. The process follows an open procedure, and the procurement is exclusively for services within the UKI region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services to expand their market reach and secure substantial contracts with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Companies with strong capabilities in innovation, resilience support, and compliance with governance and quality standards will be well-suited to compete. The framework's structure, allowing multiple call-off contracts, offers potential for steady, predictable revenue streams and fosters long-term partnerships. Businesses with experience in handling a high volume of emergency and non-emergency calls, and those capable of adhering to strict operational standards, will find this tender particularly fitting for growth and stability in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

LAS IUC Network Partners Framework

Notice Description

The London Ambulance Service is conducting a procurement under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime to award a Framework of partners to deliver innovation and resilience in the delivery of the 111/IUC Service. The Network Partners will deliver a proportion of demand and/or support function across LAS contracts, in line with the requirements set out in the 2017 IUC Service Specification. The partners will adhere to LAS operational, governance, compliance, reporting and quality standards, to ensure the partnership delivers a seamless service for patients.<br/><br/>The call-off contracts will be awarded for a set number of cases/calls per annum. The target number of calls per hour is 3 and the call-off contracts will be charged on a 'cost per call' basis<br/><br/><br/>The Framework will be set up as a framework in cascade with the highest ranking bidder following the evaluation process being offered the initial call-off contract that is required. Should further contracts be required and the highest ranking bidder has no additional capacity the contract will be offered to the second highest ranking bidder. <br/><br/>The Framework will be in place for a 2 year period and the individual Call-off contracts will be awarded for durations of between 1 and 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The London Ambulance Service is conducting a procurement under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime to award a Framework of partners to deliver innovation and resilience in the delivery of the 111/IUC Service. The Network Partners will deliver a proportion of demand and/or support function across LAS contracts, in line with the requirements set out in the 2017 IUC Service Specification. The partners will adhere to LAS operational, governance, compliance, reporting and quality standards, to ensure the partnership delivers a seamless service for patients.

The call-off contracts will be awarded for a set number of cases/calls per annum. The target number of calls per hour is 3 and the call-off contracts will be charged on a 'cost per call' basis


The Framework will be set up as a framework in cascade with the highest ranking bidder following the evaluation process being offered the initial call-off contract that is required. Should further contracts be required and the highest ranking bidder has no additional capacity the contract will be offered to the second highest ranking bidder.

The Framework will be in place for a 2 year period and the individual Call-off contracts will be awarded for durations of between 1 and 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0486dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024175-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Kitty Whitehead
Contact Email
londamb.purchasing.requests@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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