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title: "Provision of a Safe Bus for Plymouth City Centre to NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03520c"
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# Provision of a Safe Bus for Plymouth City Centre to NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group

Buyer: NHS DEVON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03520c

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## Summary

The NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group has completed a tender process for the provision of a Safe Bus to operate in Plymouth City Centre, aimed at supporting the night-time economy and reducing Emergency Department attendances. The procurement was executed through a limited method with no prior call for competition. This contract, valued at £256,140, is categorized under health and social work services and was awarded to Bristol Ambulance EMS LTD. The service is to be delivered over a 52-week term, with an option for a one-year extension, and falls under the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in emergency medical services and community healthcare. Companies equipped to provide clinical staffing, front-line ambulance services, and support within the night-time economy would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The service aims to create a safe environment for vulnerable individuals while connecting with local authorities, police, and community groups, thereby fostering collaboration and enhancing service delivery in the region.

## Notice

Devon Clinical Commissioning Group have commissioned a Provider to deliver a Safe Bus into Plymouth City centre to support people and providers within the night-time economy, with the aim of reducing ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) attendances. The Provider will provide a Safe Bus service that is clinically staffed and a safe place. As well as a safe space for people in a vulnerable state the ambulance will provide clinical assessment, first aid, fluid replacement and a safe place for people. Patients will be able to self-present or may be assisted through Police, Ambulance service, street pastors, security staff etc. The provider will also provide a front-line ambulance (along with all consumables and equipment normally found on a front-line ambulance) which is able to convey a patient to hospital if required. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Devon Clinical Commissioning Group have commissioned a Provider to deliver a Safe Bus into Plymouth City centre to support people and providers within the night-time economy, with the aim of reducing ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) attendances. The Provider will provide a Safe Bus service that is clinically staffed and a safe place. The service will aim to deliver: - * Reduce the number of calls to the ambulance service for those within the night- time economy * Reduce the number of people who present at the Emergency Department either by self-referral or by ambulance with no more than 15% (pilot achieved 12.5%) of patients having an onward referral to ED (either by ambulance or advised to self-present) * Provide a safe place for those in need * Provide support and medical treatment to self-presenters * Support and be an integral part of the night-time economy, linking with pub/ club/ police/ street pastors etc. * Support the homeless population within the area, by providing support, first aid and sign posting to appropriate in hours services As well as a safe space for people in a vulnerable state the ambulance will provide clinical assessment, first aid, fluid replacement and a safe place for people. Patients will be able to self-present or may be assisted through Police, Ambulance service, street pastors, security staff etc. The Provider will provide the following for each deployment: 1 x Lead paramedic 1 x Student paramedic 2 x Emergency Care Assistance St John's Support (or equivalent) 2 x Security (for Bus safety) 2200-0400 2 x Taxi Marshalls (to support those leaving the bus and others) The provider will also provide a front-line ambulance (along with all consumables and equipment normally found on a front-line ambulance) which is able to convey a patient to hospital if required. The Safe Bus itself will be provided by the Police and Plymouth City Bus, who will also ensure it is in place for operational nights. Two security personals will be arranged to support the staff on the safe bus on each of the operational nights. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). The contract is for a 52 week term with an option to extend for a further 1 year, subject to funding. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019300-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £256,140 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DEVON |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL AMBULANCE EMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019300-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://devonccg.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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