--- title: "CA4154 - DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) - Provision of A&E Private Ambulance Service Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-006fed03-c52d-4a09-a779-63a983a0260c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-006fed03-c52d-4a09-a779-63a983a0260c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-006fed03-c52d-4a09-a779-63a983a0260c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-006fed03-c52d-4a09-a779-63a983a0260c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST" published: "2017-10-20" --- # CA4154 - DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) - Provision of A&E Private Ambulance Service Framework Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-006fed03-c52d-4a09-a779-63a983a0260c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-006fed03-c52d-4a09-a779-63a983a0260c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-006fed03-c52d-4a09-a779-63a983a0260c.json) ## Summary The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is currently leading a tender process titled "CA4154 - DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) - Provision of A&E Private Ambulance Service Framework" under the open procedure method. This procurement, which is categorised under ambulance services, aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System to ensure quality patient care through a network of outsourced suppliers. The tender period concluded on 14 August 2017, and the contract is set to run from 1 December 2017 to 30 November 2023. The total estimated value of the procurement is £126 million, covering various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and beyond, with potential suppliers advised to register and access further details through the designated online platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in emergency medical services and logistics. Businesses equipped to provide A&E private ambulance services or related healthcare transportation could find a competitive advantage in this procurement process. The establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System may provide suppliers with ongoing work opportunities as demand for ambulance services fluctuates, making it an attractive venture for firms committed to delivering high-quality patient care and logistics support. ## Notice East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the "Authority") is the lead Authority, supported with South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS), undertaking the EU competitive procurement Restricted Procedure, to create a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of A&E Private Ambulance Services. This document contains important information about the procurement process. The aim is to establish a DPS of outsourced suppliers capable of providing an A&E Private Ambulance Service and to give assurance that robust policy and procedures will be embedded with those suppliers invited to join the DPS to deliver where required, nationally and locally quality of patient care and safety. The high level service level of both Trusts (the Authority(s)) is provided in the Specification of Requirements (SOR) and the Specific and General NHS Terms and Conditions set out in Schedules 1 - 10. Includes Lots: Lot 10: Lot 10 - Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust (WAS) Lot 1: Lot 1 - East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) Lot 11: Lot 11 - United Kingdom Lot 7: Lot 7 - North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) Lot 4: Lot 4 - West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (WMAS) Lot 8: Lot 8 - South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) Lot 6: Lot 6 - Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) Lot 5: Lot 5 - North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) Lot 3: Lot 3- East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EASTAMB) Lot 2: Lot 2 - South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) Lot 9: Lot 9 - South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAMS) To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA4154. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA4154 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f20eb4-beac-42ab-b1d3-226c90a19f72 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Oct 2017 - 30 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £126,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST | | Locality | ALFRETON | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE55 7RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Amber Valley | | Electoral ward | Alfreton | | Westminster constituency | Amber Valley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2017 at 13:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f20eb4-beac-42ab-b1d3-226c90a19f72 - 18 Jul 2017 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f20eb4-beac-42ab-b1d3-226c90a19f72 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f20eb4-beac-42ab-b1d3-226c90a19f72 20th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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