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title: "Emergency air ambulance services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da064186-abb1-4fdd-9d82-a7dd03fb9f99"
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buyer: "NHS IMPROVEMENTS"
published: "2020-09-29"
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# Emergency air ambulance services

Buyer: NHS IMPROVEMENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da064186-abb1-4fdd-9d82-a7dd03fb9f99

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Improvements as the contracting authority, seeking emergency air ambulance services for patient transfers from Exeter to Newcastle. This public procurement falls under the ambulance services category and was awarded on 2nd March 2020, with a total value of £57,594. The procurement method used was a single tender action, indicating a direct procurement process below the threshold. The complete award notice was published on 29th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency medical transport services or air ambulances. Companies with expertise in ambulance services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find this contract suitable for competition. Engaging in this procurement could potentially enhance their visibility and capability within the public sector, driving growth in their service offerings in the healthcare domain.

## Notice

Emergency air ambulance services - patient transfers from Exeter to Newcastle

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a95cefb-1dbf-44d6-942e-9e471bc72a62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 2 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,594 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,594 |
| 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 IMPROVEMENTS |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL SOS ASSISTANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 21:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a95cefb-1dbf-44d6-942e-9e471bc72a62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a95cefb-1dbf-44d6-942e-9e471bc72a62
  29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

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