Scope
Description
Daily provision of a uniformed First Aid service to MOD Abbey Wood consisting of 1 Trained First Aider, with QNUK Level 3 First aid at Work Qualification, in order to ensure suitable coverage of the site. This provision is for the core working hours, 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). The requirement also has a line option for Paramedic support at a planned event.
The core period is for one year, with two one-year options. Please see the tender documents for full details of the requirement.
Total value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 June 2025 to 23 June 2026
- Possible extension to 23 June 2028
- 3 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
There are two 1-year extension in the form of options included.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
There are two firm priced 1-year options included, to be exercised no more then 30 days before the contract expiry date.
There is also a firm priced option for six (6) days of Paramedic support at an annual event.
The Authority shall not be obliged to exercise the options.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
A financial assessment that is proportionate to the proposed contract will be undertaken on the supplier's financial status. An overall pass / fail judgement will be made after considering areas such as turnover, profit, net assets, liquidity, gearing and capacity. This assessment will include the Parent company, where applicable. An independent financial assessment obtained from a reputable credit rating organisation may be utilised as part of this process.
Technical ability conditions of participation
The supplier must demonstrate the minimum required Technical qualifications in order to Pass the Conditions of Participation. Where the required Qualification is not demonstrated, suitable equivalents will be considered.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 April 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 April 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technnical | Techncal will form 90% of the Total Non-cost score. |
Quality |
| Social Value | Social Value will form 10% of the Total Non-cost score. |
Quality |
| Commercial | The Total Non-cost score will be divided by the tender cost |
Cost |
Weighting description
The Value for Money (VFM) Index will be calculated using the technical scores (non-cost score) and dividing by the tender cost.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market engagement was carried out under the previous regulations.
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Email: DESSE-CCT-Comrcl-TEAM@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://contracts.mod.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government