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title: "Specialist support to the central NHSE/I Ambulance team to support the management of the Covid 19 Pandemic"
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# Specialist support to the central NHSE/I Ambulance team to support the management of the Covid 19 Pandemic

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46594188-c45b-4fa3-911d-310bb35b883a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS England seeking specialist support for the central NHSE/I Ambulance team amid the management of the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract is classified under Business and management consultancy and related services (CPV: 79400000). The procurement method employed is a direct procurement through a single tender action, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2020 to 30th June 2020. The tender process was completed by 31st March 2020, with a contract value of £58,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those offering services related to health management, emergency response systems, and operational support in public health crises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to their agility and focus on community engagement, which aligns with the objectives of NHS England to efficiently manage healthcare delivery during emergencies.

## Notice

Specialist support to the central NHSE/I Ambulance team with a range of extensive initiatives related to the management of the Covid 19 Pandemic: - Support to the Covid 19 Ambulance Cell. - Establishment of a new NHSE assurance group the Ambulance Policy Advisory and Assurance Group. - Technical and operational surveillance of ambulance call taking and triage systems providing an early identification of risks and issues to NHSE/I together with potential solutions. - Supporting NHSE/I and the National Ambulance Coordination Centre in disseminating and managing complex communications. - Review of the governance and quality assurance processes for the release of updated Codes. - Development of NHSE/I Overarching Principles for alternative call taking processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d966116-85d3-4105-b861-b637b158e2e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASSOCIATION OF AMBULANCE CHIEF EXECUTIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2020 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d966116-85d3-4105-b861-b637b158e2e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d966116-85d3-4105-b861-b637b158e2e7
  23rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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