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title: "Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport Services for the East Midlands and West Midlands Regions"
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# Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport Services for the East Midlands and West Midlands Regions

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95e35261-911b-43c4-80bc-2569ebc78641

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## Summary

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking qualified providers for the delivery of Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport Services across the East Midlands and West Midlands regions, including areas such as Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham, and Stoke on Trent. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 24 May 2021, with a submission deadline set for 28 June 2021. The contract's duration is five years, commencing on 1 April 2022, with the possibility of extension up to two additional years. The estimated maximum annual value is £2,750,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and emergency transport sectors, particularly those with experience in ambulance services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their participation can enhance service delivery within the region. Companies poised to compete are advised to prepare for the tendering process by showcasing relevant qualifications and experience in specialised healthcare transport services, as the awarded contract is expected to have a considerable impact on local care provision.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - Specialised Commissioning Team (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver the Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport Services for the East Midlands region including Leicester and Nottingham and the West Midlands region including Birmingham and Stoke on Trent. The contract duration is for five years with an option to extend the Contract for up to a further two years (maximum contract duration seven years). The successful provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 1st April 2022. Based on the current contract it is anticipated that the service provision resultant of this procurement will have a maximum annual value of PS2,750,000 per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4024bbe2-e961-4792-9d81-1149e8a91e92 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4024bbe2-e961-4792-9d81-1149e8a91e92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4024bbe2-e961-4792-9d81-1149e8a91e92
  24th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=AGCSU
  EU Supply Portal - Current Opportunities.

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