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title: "Improving WDES Performance in Ambulance Trusts"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c18f91f8-55b0-47f0-9057-c9fd414343b7"
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published: "2022-07-21"
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# Improving WDES Performance in Ambulance Trusts

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c18f91f8-55b0-47f0-9057-c9fd414343b7

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## Summary

NHS England has recently completed a tender titled "Improving WDES Performance in Ambulance Trusts", aimed at enhancing the outcomes for Disabled staff within ambulance trusts. The procurement process was initiated as a direct method, specifically as a single tender action under the threshold, with a contract value of £40,319. The contract period spans from 1st November 2021 to 31st March 2022. This tender is classified under research services (CPV code 73110000) and was finalized on 29th October 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for research firms and consultancies specialising in equality and diversity, particularly those with expertise in healthcare workers' experiences and organisational behaviour. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions to enhance staff performance and inclusivity in emergency services may find this contract particularly appealing. Engaging in such projects not only contributes to societal betterment but also positions a firm as a reputable partner in public sector contracting within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Current data highlights that ambulance trusts are an outlier for several of the WDES metrics, indicating poor outcomes for Disabled staff. The proposal seeks to address local, regional and national perspectives in an exploratory study.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b3e9a7-50cc-4318-8e63-ee5067c22160 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,319 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,319 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b3e9a7-50cc-4318-8e63-ee5067c22160
- 15 Mar 2022 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13ed0ffc-e9ce-4422-af20-15f11c8e1c6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b3e9a7-50cc-4318-8e63-ee5067c22160
  21st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13ed0ffc-e9ce-4422-af20-15f11c8e1c6b
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Igpr/58VngGxMk1s.O.GN1VmDniRycXL5Q7b1kKQwFMBtGd0
  NHS_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS_FOR_THE_PROVISION_OF_SERVICES__PO_VERSION_ (1)

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