Official UK procurement notice
SECAmb -Provision of Make Ready and Operational Support Assistant Service (SASC)
Authority: South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)·Consortium: 3 public authorities
What is being bought33 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionFurther competition under GCA RM6331 Lot 2B for the provision of a full comprehensive Make Ready service to ensure the scheduled number of vehicles are cleaned, re-stocked, fully equipped and ready for use to meet the Buyer’s operational demands.
CPV: Administration, defence and social security services · Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services · Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Burglar and fire alarms · Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security · Canteen and catering services · Catering equipment · Checking and testing apparatus · Cleaning services of transport equipment · Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories · Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) · Construction work · +23 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 46 bids received · 2 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (33)Procurement structure
25 of 33 loaded on this pageShowing the first 25 of 33 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 33 lots · 8 with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot.
Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £240,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1The purpose of this contract is to provide comprehensive make ready and transportation…Awarded UK, South EastLot estimate not published
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>The contract will be for an initial 3-year period, with a potential two further 2-year extension opportunities.<br/><br/>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 GCA Call-Off schedule.
Lot #2Bundled Soft FMCancelled UKLot estimate not published
Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 5 are responsible for the provision of two or more services from Lots 1a - 1d, 2a, 3a - 3g, 4a - 4b or additional services for grounds maintenance, security, porterage and logistics, and visitor support services
Lot #3Standard Wash Linen and Laundry ServicesCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 1A are responsible for the provision of standard wash linen and laundry services, including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of linen items to Buyers.
Lot #4Specialist Laundry Services (Theatre Packs)Cancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 1B are responsible for the provision of Specialist Laundry Services (theatre packs and drapes) including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of items, which are hired to the Buyer from the Supplier.
Lot #5Standard Wash Linen and Laundry Services and Theatre PacksCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 1C are responsible for the provision of standard wash linen and laundry services and Specialist Laundry Services (theatre packs and drapes).
Lot #6Specialist Cleanroom Laundry ServicesCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 1D are responsible for the provision of Specialist Cleanroom Laundry Services including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of cleanroom garments at the ISO classification specified by the Buyer at the Call-Off stage.
Lot #7General Cleaning Services and Pest ControlCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 2A are responsible for the provision of routine cleaning to enhance the patient environment of the Buyers Premises in accordance with national standards for cleaning and infection control and prevention. The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 2A are responsible for the provision of a range of Pest Control Services.
Lot #8Ambulance and Vehicle Deep Clean ServicesCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 2B are responsible for the provision of specialist cleaning and make ready services for ambulances and vehicles associated with the delivery of clinical services.
Lot #9Non-Hazardous Clinical WasteCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3A are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for non-hazardous clinical wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).
Lot #10Hazardous Clinical WasteCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3B are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for hazardous clinical wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).
Lot #11General Waste (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)Cancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3C are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for both hazardous and non-hazardous general wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).
Lot #12Recyclable General WasteCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3D are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for recyclable wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).
Lot #13Confidential WasteCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3E are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for confidential wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).
Lot #14Feminine Hygiene WasteCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3F are responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for feminine hygiene wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).
Lot #15Total Waste Management ServiceCancelled UKLot estimate not published
Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 3g are capable of delivering all Services included within Lots 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E and 3F as a total waste management service.
Lot #16Patient CateringCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 4A are responsible for the provision of a healthy, nutritious and appetising full meal service to patients including both in-patients and day patients (where required).
Lot #17Retail Catering and Hospitality ServicesCancelled UKLot estimate not published
The Suppliers that have been appointed to Lot 4B are responsible for the provision of an appealing and healthy range of retail catering solutions and hospitality services for visitors and staff.
Lot #18Standard Wash Linen and Laundry ServicesRenewal UKPublished value£230,000,000
The Suppliers appointed to Lot 1A will be responsible for the provision of standard wash linen and laundry services, including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of linen items to Buyers;
Lot #19Specialist Laundry Services (Theatre Packs)Renewal UKPublished value£40,000,000
The Suppliers appointed to Lot 1B will be responsible for the provision of Specialist Laundry Services (theatre packs and drapes) including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of items, which are hired to the Buyer from the Supplier;
Lot #20Standard Wash Linen and Laundry Services and Theatre PacksRenewal UKPublished value£100,000,000
The Suppliers appointed to Lot 1C will be responsible for the provision of standard wash linen and laundry services and Specialist Laundry Services (theatre packs and drapes);
Lot #21Specialist Cleanroom Laundry ServicesRenewal UKPublished value£40,000,000
The Suppliers appointed to Lot 1D will be responsible for the provision of Specialist Cleanroom Laundry Services including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of cleanroom garments at the ISO classification specified by the Buyer at the Call-Off stage;
Lot #22General Cleaning Services and Pest ControlRenewal UKPublished value£250,000,000
The Suppliers appointed to Lot 2A will be responsible for the provision of routine cleaning to enhance the patient environment of the Buyers Premises in accordance with national standards for cleaning and infection control and prevention. The Suppliers appointed to Lot 2A will be responsible for the provision of a range of Pest Control Services.
Lot #23Ambulance and Vehicle Deep Clean ServicesRenewal UKPublished value£60,000,000
The Suppliers appointed to Lot 2B will be responsible for the provision of specialist cleaning and make ready services for ambulances and vehicles associated with the delivery of clinical services.
Lot #24Non-Hazardous Clinical WasteRenewal UKceiling above
The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3A will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for non-hazardous clinical wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).
Lot #25Hazardous Clinical WasteRenewal UKceiling above
The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3B will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for hazardous clinical wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
21 more lots publish their own split on the notice.
- Suitability
Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (implementing the directive) on the basis of information provided in response to an invitation to tender (ITT) registering for access.
- Price carries 20–50 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 20 points.
- “SECAmb -Provision of Make Ready and Operational Support Assistant…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 2 Sept 2022, 08:12 BST
- Last source update
- 21 Oct 2026, 14:59 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 26 Sept 2023 – …
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-099576- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-036511Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement. As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff5c351a-34d5-4f71-b08e-42efea7a2dac 1) Redacted Commercial Agreement 2) List of Successful Suppliers 3) Approved Customer list 4) Transparency Agenda On 02/04/2014, Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders were required to make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders were required to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 26 Sept 2023, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 26 Sept 2023, 15:01 BST
Timeline
26 Sept 2023 → 21 Oct 2026 · 5 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown26 Sept 2023, 15:00 BST
- Bids opened26 Sept 2023, 15:01 BST
- Next notice expected18 Oct 2023, 00:00 BST
- Bids must remain valid until24 Mar 2024, 23:59 GMT
- Notice published3 days ago21 Oct 2026, 14:59 BST
Notice history
8 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Jul 2023- Published value updated to £3,500,000,00028 Jul 2023, 14:40 BSTwas £2,600,000,000
- Status changed to active28 Jul 2023, 14:40 BST
- Procurement method changed28 Jul 2023, 14:40 BST
- Deadline published: 26 Sept 2023, 15:00 BST28 Jul 2023, 14:40 BST
- Status changed to complete20 Mar 2024, 16:05 GMT
- Buyer details updated20 Feb 2025, 15:08 GMT
- Procurement method changed21 Oct 2026, 14:59 BST
- Buyer details updated21 Oct 2026, 14:59 BST
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextAdditional Information · VI.3 | The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement. As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff5c351a-34d5-4f71-b08e-42efea7a2dac 1) Redacted Commercial Agreement 2) List of Successful Suppliers 3) Approved Customer list 4) Transpar… | The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement. As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff5c351a-34d5-4f71-b08e-42efea7a2dac 1) Redacted Commercial Agreement 2) List of Successful Suppliers 3) Approved Customer list 4) Transpar… |
1 amendment published without a description.
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2023-07: 1 release · 28 Jul 2023
- 2022-09: 1 release · 2 Sept 2022
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Contract 099576-2026-1
- Signed
- 16 Oct 2026
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Contract 009083-2024-1
- Signed
- 20 Feb 2024
- Value
- £3,500,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · The purpose of this contract is to provide comprehensive make ready and transportation… | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 0 | — | £50,938,064 – £50,938,064 |
| Whole notice | 46bids · 46 electronic · 8 from abroad | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial ServiceContracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsPublic Procurement
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Crown Commercial ServiceReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
2 commercial parties on the notice- Churchill Contract Services LimitedFramework contractor
- See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier listFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria