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Provision of Ambulatory Transport

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Ambulatory Transport" services under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement followed a limited method without prior publication due to sole trader reasons. The contract, awarded to Ambulance Response Services Ltd, was signed on 30th August 2024 and has an estimated value of £157,920.4. This procurement covers various regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, and the procurement stage is at the 'Award' and 'Contract' phase.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transport services. Businesses with robust capabilities in providing ambulatory transport services will find this contract beneficial. Additionally, large-scale suppliers capable of delivering extensive regional coverage across several UK regions would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Given the limited procurement method and the targeted sole trader rationale, businesses should highlight their unique qualifications to meet this specialised demand.

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Notice Title

Provision of Ambulatory Transport

Notice Description

Waiver - Provision of Ambulatory Transport

Procurement Information

Waiver - Sole Trader Reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014011-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,920 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Hub
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBULANCE RESPONSE SERVICES

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