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title: "EMAS Transport and Managed Logistics Service"
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# EMAS Transport and Managed Logistics Service

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3504e7ba-3457-4ea6-b125-083effc032b6

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has initiated a tender for the "EMAS Transport and Managed Logistics Service" aimed at providing comprehensive logistics and supply services for the East Midlands Ambulance Service. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19th November 2018. The services will support operations across the East Midlands region, which covers Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, and Lincolnshire. The procurement is classified predominantly within the medical consumables industry and follows an open procedure above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics, supply chain management, and the healthcare sector. Firms specialising in the provision of transport services, procurement consultancy, and pharmaceutical products would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will have the chance to engage with a high-volume service environment, supporting the delivery of critical patient transport and emergency care services across a diverse and populous area.

## Notice

East Midlands Ambulance Service (NHS) Trust (The Authority) provide emergency 999, urgent care and patient transport services for the 4.8 million people within the East Midlands region of the UK - covering Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Lincolnshire. On average we receive a new 999 call every 34 seconds - around 2,500 a day. Our vision is 'to deliver outstanding sustainable emergency and urgent care services across the communities of the East Midlands' Supporting the delivery of these frontline services is a full Supply and Logistics Service from a dedicated delivery center to 71 Ambulance Stations (Stations) and delivery points across the East Midlands. The Service will include: Ordering and Logistics Service covering the ordering and supply of over 250 consumable products, storage and onward distribution of products. Medicines Management The Authority procures a range of pharmaceutical items ranging from General Sale items through to controlled drugs. Licensing for the purchase of pharmaceutical items is managed by the local Community Trust. Pharmacy items are purchased via 7 approved suppliers are typically being selected via regional/national pharmacy contracts. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal 'Arden and GEM CSU Procurement Portal' in this procurement exercise. To access (please see web link below).: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html How to Apply: To register on the portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html * From the Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link * Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal * Complete your organisation & personal details * Choose a memorable username and submit. You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage) To Access the portal: * Login with your unique username & password * From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -this is a repository of all ITT's open to any registered supplier. * Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select ITT_ 1065 'EMAS Transport and Managed Logistics Service' by clicking on it * Note the Details buttons on the left for Navigation and the Actions below * Click the 'Express Interest' action -this will move the ITT from the ITTs Open to All Suppliers area to your 'My ITTs' area -this is a reserved area for ITTs that you have either been invited to or expressed interest in.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e4253a-88d4-4405-a4b2-105fa7589d17 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2018 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e4253a-88d4-4405-a4b2-105fa7589d17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e4253a-88d4-4405-a4b2-105fa7589d17
  20th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Bravo Procurement Portal

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