SECAmb - Ambulance Make Ready (SASC)

Description

The purpose of this contract is to provide comprehensive make ready and transportation services for the Trust, involving vehicle preparation and cleaning service for Ambulances including monitoring and re-stocking medical equipment/consumables. This service must ensure that all service vehicles within the scope of the specification are cleaned and equipped to the required standards, and within the agreed timescales/frequency. Also providing C1 classified drivers to deliver transport solutions between Trust sites and service garages, to meet operational support requirements in an efficient manner ensuring adherence to safe and efficient delivery of services, supporting the roles of Fleet Maintenance, Operations and Make Ready. Deviations from the specification may result in compromised delivery of the front-line service and therefore directly impact on patient care. The contract will be for an initial 3-year period, with a potential two further 2-year extension opportunities. The Trust will offer a site visit on 7th April 2026, for any bidders who didn't attend the pre-market engagement event held on 7th November 2025. This visit gives bidders the opportunity to see the make ready process at one of our centres. Potential bidders wishing to attend must confirm attendance via the messaging service on the E-Tendering Portal by 1st April 2026 - see Document 1 of the ITT Pack for further information. The Trust wishes to extend the use of any resulting contract to Southern Ambulance Services Collaboration ("SASC") members. These Trusts shall contract directly with the successful Provider using the SBS Order Form. Further information on SASC described in Document 1 of the ITT Pack.

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