--- title: "LAS IUC Network Partners Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0486dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0486dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0486dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0486dc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST" published: "2024-08-01" --- # LAS IUC Network Partners Framework Buyer: LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0486dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0486dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0486dc.json) ## Summary The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is conducting a tender titled "LAS IUC Network Partners Framework" for the provision of health services under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime. This procurement aims to award a framework for partners to deliver innovation and resilience in the delivery of the 111/IUC Service, adhering to the 2017 IUC Service Specification. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a call for submissions ending on 6th September 2024, followed by the award period starting on the same day. The procurement, valued at £19,000,000, will involve call-off contracts awarded on a 'cost per call' basis for durations ranging from one to two years. The framework will be active for a two-year period, and the selection criteria include a minimum annual turnover of £2 million and the ability to demonstrate experience in providing commissioned clinical services in primary, urgent, or emergency care settings. The process follows an open procedure, and the procurement is exclusively for services within the UKI region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services to expand their market reach and secure substantial contracts with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Companies with strong capabilities in innovation, resilience support, and compliance with governance and quality standards will be well-suited to compete. The framework's structure, allowing multiple call-off contracts, offers potential for steady, predictable revenue streams and fosters long-term partnerships. Businesses with experience in handling a high volume of emergency and non-emergency calls, and those capable of adhering to strict operational standards, will find this tender particularly fitting for growth and stability in the healthcare sector. ## Notice The London Ambulance Service is conducting a procurement under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime to award a Framework of partners to deliver innovation and resilience in the delivery of the 111/IUC Service. The Network Partners will deliver a proportion of demand and/or support function across LAS contracts, in line with the requirements set out in the 2017 IUC Service Specification. The partners will adhere to LAS operational, governance, compliance, reporting and quality standards, to ensure the partnership delivers a seamless service for patients. The call-off contracts will be awarded for a set number of cases/calls per annum. The target number of calls per hour is 3 and the call-off contracts will be charged on a 'cost per call' basis The Framework will be set up as a framework in cascade with the highest ranking bidder following the evaluation process being offered the initial call-off contract that is required. Should further contracts be required and the highest ranking bidder has no additional capacity the contract will be offered to the second highest ranking bidder. The Framework will be in place for a 2 year period and the individual Call-off contracts will be awarded for durations of between 1 and 2 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The London Ambulance Service is conducting a procurement under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime to award a Framework of partners to deliver innovation and resilience in the delivery of the 111/IUC Service. The Network Partners will deliver a proportion of demand and/or support function across LAS contracts, in line with the requirements set out in the 2017 IUC Service Specification. The partners will adhere to LAS operational, governance, compliance, reporting and quality standards, to ensure the partnership delivers a seamless service for patients. The call-off contracts will be awarded for a set number of cases/calls per annum. The target number of calls per hour is 3 and the call-off contracts will be charged on a 'cost per call' basis The Framework will be set up as a framework in cascade with the highest ranking bidder following the evaluation process being offered the initial call-off contract that is required. Should further contracts be required and the highest ranking bidder has no additional capacity the contract will be offered to the second highest ranking bidder. The Framework will be in place for a 2 year period and the individual Call-off contracts will be awarded for durations of between 1 and 2 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024175-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,000,000 | | Lots value | £19,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2024 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024175-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/ - https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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