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title: "WAS-OJEU-52457- Provision of Unscheduled Operational Support"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-134421"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2024-10-18"
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# WAS-OJEU-52457- Provision of Unscheduled Operational Support

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-134421

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has awarded a contract titled "WAS-OJEU-52457- Provision of Unscheduled Operational Support" in the health industry category. This procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, aimed to establish a flexible contracting framework to provide unscheduled operational support. The framework will include up to four providers and will span three years, with an option for a 12-month extension based on performance. The contract was signed on 4th December 2023, and it involves a total value of £2,000,000. Key locations for this contract are within the UKL region, specifically focusing on the areas covered by the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the health and emergency response sectors. Businesses equipped with services and systems for operational support, such as emergency response, health transport, and related services, would find this framework beneficial for growth. The awarded providers include St John Ambulance Cymru, Bristol Ambulance EMS, Spark Medical Limited, and EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS LTD, all of which are SMEs. This contract offers significant prospects for businesses aiming to contribute to the public healthcare system while fostering long-term partnerships with a major public sector buyer.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134421 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134421
- 31 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134421

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG448942
  WAS-OJEU-52457- Provision of Unscheduled Operational Support - 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.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT493027
  WAS-OJEU-52457- Provision of Unscheduled Operational Support - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-134421
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

## Provenance

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