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title: "230313 - Provision of the supply of Qualified Blue Light Drivers"
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buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE"
published: "2023-03-14"
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# 230313 - Provision of the supply of Qualified Blue Light Drivers

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-754cc580-fbba-4a16-b530-cc3c2181ff52

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## Summary

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a specialist organisation to provide qualified Blue Light Drivers to work with ambulance staff. The contract duration is 12 months with an anticipated start date of 01/04/2023. The procurement method is a competitive quotation below the threshold with a tender deadline of 27/03/2023.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses offering Blue Light driver services in the Ambulance sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to bid. The location of the procurement is in the East of England region, with the buying organisation based in Bedford. Businesses should register on the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution to access the documentation and participate in the tender process.

## Notice

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) requires an external specialist organisation to supply appropriately qualified emergency Blue Light Drivers who will work alongside qualified Ambulance staff. The Supplier must have staff that are immediately available to the Authority and have suitable experience in the provision of Blue Light driving staff to an Emergency Service. The qualified Blue light driver will not perform or provide any medical care to patients but will work in conjunction with existing qualified Ambulance personnel. The duration of the contract will be a maximum 12 months. The anticipated contract start date is 01/04/2023 or as near to this date as possible. Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution Please follow the link shown below and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the documentation. Registration to the portal is free of charge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185854a2-2dc4-495d-9d83-8d21617b3741 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK44 3WH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kingsbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2023 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185854a2-2dc4-495d-9d83-8d21617b3741

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185854a2-2dc4-495d-9d83-8d21617b3741
  14th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/eastamb
  The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust e-Tendering Portal

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