---
title: "WAS-OJEU-52457- Provision of Unscheduled Operational Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f891"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f891"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f891.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f891.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2024-10-18"
---

# WAS-OJEU-52457- Provision of Unscheduled Operational Support

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f891

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f891)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f891.json)

## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is procuring a contract titled "Provision of Unscheduled Operational Support" under an open procedure, classified under the ambulance services industry. The procurement aims to establish a Framework of up to four providers to assist with any unscheduled operational support as needed by the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST). The contract duration is three years, with a possible 12-month extension, valued at £8,000,000. Key dates and deadlines include the end of the tender period on 2 October 2023, and the award period beginning on the same date. The project location is within the UKL region.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ambulance and paramedical services, vehicle-fleet support services, and specialist emergency vehicles, indicating a good fit for SMEs dealing with these areas. The flexible contracting framework arrangement allows for up to four providers to be selected, fostering collaboration and potential business alliances, which can enhance business prospects for the successful suppliers. The contract is particularly suitable for consortia, inviting companies to form partnerships to meet the operational needs of the WAST efficiently.

## Notice

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) are looking to procure a flexible contracting arrangement to assist with the need for any unscheduled operational support. The Trust aims to establish a Framework of up to four providers that may be drawn upon at times as determined by the Trust when requiring Unscheduled Operational support. This contract will be for three years with one optional 12 month extension, subject to performance. Full details are available on the eTender Wales/Bravo Portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) are looking to procure a flexible contracting arrangement to assist with the need for any unscheduled operational support. The Trust aims to establish a Framework of up to four providers that may be drawn upon at times as determined by the Trust when requiring Unscheduled Operational support.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month optional extension, subject to performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033688-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | ST ASAPH |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL17 0JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL AMBULANCE EMS; EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS; SPARK MEDICAL; ST JOHN AMBULANCE CYMRU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33180000 - Functional support
- 34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34114120 - Paramedic vehicles
- 34114121 - Ambulances
- 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services
- 85142000 - Paramedical services
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033688-2024
- 31 Aug 2023 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025657-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f891. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f891.json.