Further 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.

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.

The contract will be for an initial 3-year period, with a potential two further 2-year extension opportunities.

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.