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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, serving as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "AA-471-26 Scottish Ambulance Service - Whole System Investment" contract, covering services within the health sector. Located in Ayrshire and Arran, this contract pertains to a limited procedure procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, justified as a Direct Award. The procurement was finalised and the contract was signed on 26 June 2026. Given its location in the UKM94 region, it reflects the specific needs within Ayrshire and Arran, intended for service enhancement in the local healthcare infrastructure.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive health-related services, particularly those capable of collaborating with regional health services. The contract is valued at £77,404.17, primarily suited for enterprises that can provide integrated systems investment services to health service providers like the Scottish Ambulance Service. The focus on a direct award indicates a pre-identified need for a specific skill set, thus opening doors for businesses already aligned with such strategic requirements in the health sector.

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Notice Title

AA-471-26 Scottish Ambulance Service - Whole System Investment

Notice Description

Scottish Ambulance Service - Whole System Investment

Procurement Information

Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837844
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560650
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,404 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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