SECAmb - Ambulance Make Ready (SASC)

SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 08:54

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 09:45

PlanningUpdate

10 Oct 2025 at 09:29

PlanningUpdate

07 Oct 2025 at 15:45

Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 16:43

Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a comprehensive procurement process for their "Ambulance Make Ready (SASC)" contract, involving a procurement method defined as "Competitive flexible procedure". The awarded contract aims to provide cleaning and transportation services for ambulances across various locations in the South East of England, including the regions of Crawley and London, among others, focusing on efficiency and adherence to high service standards. The contract encompasses a significant industry category of cleaning and sanitation services and was awarded on 22nd June 2026, with the contract period starting from 3rd July 2026 and lasting until 30th September 2029, with options for renewal. This award involves multiple parties including the South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and others, with Mitie Cleaning and Environmental Services Ltd awarded the contract after a competitive bidding process.

This procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and logistical services, particularly those capable of complying with rigorous standards for equipment maintenance and transportation. The need for unique services, such as C1 classified drivers for transport solutions, may appeal to those businesses experienced in fleet maintenance and operational support within public health sectors. Given the gross total contract value of over GBP 118 million, this contract represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, especially for large-scale suppliers desiring to expand their footprint in government contracts and public sector services across the UK, providing a platform to contribute directly to healthcare service optimisation.

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Notice Title

SECAmb - Ambulance Make Ready (SASC)

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to provide comprehensive make ready and transportation services for the Trust. This service must ensure that all service vehicles within the scope of the specification are cleaned and equipped to the required standards, and within the agreed timescales/frequency; and transport solutions are carried out to operational support requirements in an efficient manner ensuring adherence to safe and efficient delivery of services, supporting the roles of Fleet Maintenance, Operations and Make Ready. Deviations from the specification may result in compromised delivery of the front-line service and therefore directly impact on patient care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potential for two further 2-year extension opportunities.

Planning Information

The Trust is holding a pre-market engagement event on Friday 7th November 2025 (10am – 12.30pm), at their Banstead Make Ready Centre, SM7 2AS, where potential bidders will have the chance to comment on the draft specification and spend some time watching the make ready process. Interested parties will need to respond through the messaging service on the Atamis eTendering Portal - Project Reference C336432. The Atamis System can be found at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051db4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058340-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,196,775 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£55,196,775 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£98,953,036 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 9BG
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE CLEANING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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