SECAmb - Ambulance Make Ready (SASC)

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-051db4Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£99.0m

Awarded 18 Jun 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

22 Jun 2026

Description

The purpose of this contract is to provide comprehensive make ready and transportation services for the Trust. 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; and transport solutions are carried out to 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.

Scope

Reference
C399362
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2029
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2031

Potential for two further 2-year extension opportunities.

CPV classifications
90917000
90900000
Contract locations
South East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical ResponseTechnical and Social Value Questionnairequality75.00%
CommercialCommercial Questionnaireprice25.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Cleaning Operators must hold a valid C1 driving licence

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£99.0m

Award date

18 Jun 2026

Contract start

02 Jul 2026

Contract end

30 Sept 2029