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title: "Make Ready Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE"
published: "2020-02-04"
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# Make Ready Services

Buyer: LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dd3ee82-d65f-43c4-bc3a-3d94643fa4ef

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## Summary

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is currently seeking providers for its "Make Ready Services" tender, which aims to ensure that emergency and urgent care vehicles are clean, fully equipped, and prepared for use around the clock. This tender falls under the facilities management services category and will be conducted using a selective procurement method through competitive dialogue. The tender period ends on 16th March 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 3rd August 2020 and last until 2nd August 2025. The services will be required across 14 hub sites in London, expanding to 16 sites shortly.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in facilities management, vehicle maintenance, and logistics services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to submit proposals, highlighting the bid's accessibility. Businesses with experience in operational efficiency and compliance with health and safety standards in an emergency service context would be well-suited to compete, offering essential support to enhance the operational readiness of the London Ambulance Service.

## Notice

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a Provider to carry out its Make Ready Service. The aim of this is to ensure that front line emergency and urgent care vehicles are clean, fully equipped, and prepared for service whenever and wherever they are required. It requires a high-quality Make Ready Service to deliver vehicle cleaning, medical stock management, equipment control and the movement of vehicles (planned and unplanned). The current service operates from 14 hub sites across London (expanding to 16 in April 2020), provides a 24 hour service that prepares over approximately 300 double crewed ambulances (DCA) per day. Current DCA fleet is approximately 445 vehicles. Make Ready staff will also be required to restock small satellite stations, pick up equipment from hospitals and prepack consumable pouches. Additional information: Please visit https://londonambulance.bravosolution.co.uk to view the opportunity and register to access the documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c212e39-2de3-4be3-a596-bfbe9c698516 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 2 Aug 2025 |
| 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 | LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2020 at 10:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c212e39-2de3-4be3-a596-bfbe9c698516
- 4 Feb 2020 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c212e39-2de3-4be3-a596-bfbe9c698516

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c212e39-2de3-4be3-a596-bfbe9c698516
  4th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://londonambulance.bravosolution.co.uk

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