Provision of a Safe Bus Service in Plymouth City Centre by Bristol Ambulance EMS
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of a Safe Bus Service in Plymouth City Centre by Bristol Ambulance EMS
Awarded 17 Apr 2022
Awarded17 Apr 2022
Value£256,140.00
SupplierBristol Ambulance EMS
RegionSouth West
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 2y 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 17 Apr 2022Expired 31 Mar 2024
About
NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit awarded a contract to Bristol Ambulance EMS for the provision of a Safe Bus service in Plymouth City Centre.
The service, commissioned by Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, aimed to support people and providers within the night-time economy, reducing ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) attendances.
The Safe Bus was clinically staffed and provided a safe place, clinical assessment, first aid, fluid replacement, and support to self-presenters and the homeless population.
The provider supplied a lead paramedic, student paramedic, emergency care assistants, St John's support, security, and taxi marshalls for each deployment, along with a front-line ambulance equipped with consumables and equipment for patient conveyance if required.
The contract value was £256,140.
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