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SECAmb -Provision of Make Ready and Operational Support Assistant Service (SASC)

Awarded to Churchill Contract Services Limited, See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 2 September 2022
Deadline
Closed 26 September 2023

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Overview

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust sought a full comprehensive Make Ready service via a further competition under framework GCA RM6331 Lot 2B to ensure vehicles are cleaned, re-stocked, fully equipped, and operationally ready. The contract has been awarded with Churchill Contract Services Limited named among the winning suppliers, valued at £3,500,000,000.

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Lots (32)

  • Standard Wash Linen and Laundry Services

    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.

  • Specialist Laundry Services (Theatre Packs)

    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.

  • Standard Wash Linen and Laundry Services and Theatre Packs

    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).

  • Specialist Cleanroom Laundry Services

    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.

  • General Cleaning Services and Pest Control

    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.

  • Ambulance and Vehicle Deep Clean Services

    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.

  • Non-Hazardous Clinical Waste

    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).

  • Hazardous Clinical Waste

    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).

  • General Waste (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)

    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).

  • Recyclable General Waste

    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).

  • Confidential Waste

    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).

  • Feminine Hygiene Waste

    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).

  • Total Waste Management Service

    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.

  • Patient Catering

    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).

  • Retail Catering and Hospitality Services

    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.

  • Bundled Soft FM

    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

  • Standard Wash Linen and Laundry Services

    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;

    £230,000,000
  • Specialist Laundry Services (Theatre Packs)

    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;

    £40,000,000
  • Standard Wash Linen and Laundry Services and Theatre Packs

    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);

    £100,000,000
  • Specialist Cleanroom Laundry Services

    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;

    £40,000,000
  • General Cleaning Services and Pest Control

    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.

    £250,000,000
  • Ambulance and Vehicle Deep Clean Services

    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.

    £60,000,000
  • Non-Hazardous Clinical Waste

    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).

    £240,000,000
  • Hazardous Clinical Waste

    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).

    £240,000,000
  • General Waste (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)

    The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3C will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for both hazardous and non-hazardous general wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

    £240,000,000
  • Recyclable General Waste

    The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3D will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for recyclable wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

    £50,000,000
  • Confidential Waste

    The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3E will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for confidential wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

    £50,000,000
  • Feminine Hygiene Waste

    The Suppliers appointed to Lot 3F will be responsible for the provision of Waste Management Services for feminine hygiene wastes on behalf of the Buyer(s).

    £50,000,000
  • Total Waste Management Service

    Suppliers appointed to Lot 3g will be capable of delivering all Services included within Lots 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E and 3F as a total waste management service.

    £200,000,000
  • Patient Catering

    The Suppliers appointed to Lot 4A will be responsible for the provision of a healthy, nutritious and appetising full meal service to patients including both in-patients and day patients (where required).

    £200,000,000
  • Retail Catering and Hospitality Services

    The Suppliers appointed to Lot 4B will be responsible for the provision of an appealing and healthy range of retail catering solutions and hospitality services for visitors and staff.

    £30,000,000
  • Bundled Soft FM

    Suppliers appointed to Lot 5 will be 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

    £1,480,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,500,000,000
Procedure
Restricted procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
2 September 2022
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Miscellaneous food productsClothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessoriesBurglar and fire alarmsVideo transmission apparatusParenteral nutrition productsWaste and rubbish containers and binsSecurity, fire-fighting, police and defence equipmentChecking and testing apparatus+27 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,500,000,000
Award date
15 October 2026
Contract period
— → 30 January 2028
Bids received
46
Winners
  • Churchill Contract Services Limited
  • See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list

This contract ends on 30 January 2028.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

46

Open and restricted tenders in Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 15% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 50% · Quality 50%

  • Technical Questions50%
  • Commercial50%

Price and cost criteria in black, quality in blue.

Market context

Typical award in Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

£180,000

Median of 4,195 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 19444.4× the median.

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in the last 12 months

22

contracts awarded, worth £4,374,166,374 in total

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    21 October 2026

  2. Tender Update

    20 February 2025

  3. Contract

    20 March 2024

  4. Contract Notice

    28 July 2023

  5. Prior Information Notice

    2 September 2022

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