Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Lakeview House, Priory Business Park, Fraser Road
Bedford
MK44 3WH
Telephone
+44 1234243125
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH - East of England
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://eoecph.bravosolutions.co.uk/eastamb/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/eastamb/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Taxi Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
Reference number
23-T20
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60120000 - Taxi services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (“the Authority”) covers the six counties which make up the East of England – Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999-emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care.
Our diverse area is spread over 7,500 square miles and contains a mix of rural, coastal and urban areas – from Watford to Wisbech and Cromer to Canvey Island. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each community’s differing needs and medical needs.
The Authority employs more than 5,000 staff and 1,200 volunteers to deal with 1,456,689 emergency calls every year. Staff and volunteers are trained and experienced in caring for patients in a variety of situations, ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to less serious situations such as falls in the home or patients with minor injuries.
In addition, the Authority handles more than 500,000 non-emergency patient journeys to and from routine hospital appointments. Further information regarding the Authority can be obtained from www.eastamb.nhs.uk
This is a procurement to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of multiple suppliers to provide taxi services for the conveyance of the following on behalf of the Authority:
• Non-emergency patients and patients escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements.
• Low acuity patients and patient escorts.
• Staff.
The contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust to procure Taxi Services.
The Dynamic Purchasing System will be valid for ten (10) years. Throughout the life of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60120000 - Taxi services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (“the Authority”) covers the six counties which make up the East of England – Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999-emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care.
Our diverse area is spread over 7,500 square miles and contains a mix of rural, coastal and urban areas – from Watford to Wisbech and Cromer to Canvey Island. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each community’s differing needs and medical needs.
The Authority employs more than 5,000 staff and 1,200 volunteers to deal with 1,456,689 emergency calls every year. Staff and volunteers are trained and experienced in caring for patients in a variety of situations, ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to less serious situations such as falls in the home or patients with minor injuries.
In addition, the Authority handles more than 500,000 non-emergency patient journeys to and from routine hospital appointments. Further information regarding the Authority can be obtained from www.eastamb.nhs.uk
This is a procurement to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of multiple suppliers to provide taxi services for the conveyance of the following on behalf of the Authority:
• Non-emergency patients and patients escorts for routine and ad-hoc requirements.
• Low acuity patients and patient escorts.
• Staff.
The contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust to procure Taxi Services.
The Dynamic Purchasing System will be valid for ten (10) years. Throughout the life of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
120
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: This DPS is valid for ten (10) years covering 2024-2034. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the estimated value stated is over the ten (10) year duration and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
See Invitation to Tender
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
21 December 2023
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: This DPS is valid for ten (10) years covering 2024-2034. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Lakeview House, Priory Business Park, Fraser Road,
Bedford
MK44 3WH
Telephone
+44 1234234125
Country
United Kingdom