Working with suppliers
We work with a number of suppliers to help ensure that we provide the best possible service to the public. Each year we spend approximately £150 million on a wide range of goods and services. We have a responsibility to ensure that all public money we receive is used as resourcefully as possible, and that we achieve the best value for money.
Message from Rakesh Patel, Chief Finance Officer:
As the Chief Finance Officer it is my responsibility to ensure that the Trust’s funds are used to provide the best possible care to our patients, and relationships between the Trust and its partners are transparent and fair. The Trust does not tolerate any form of bribery or fraud, whether direct or indirect, by, or of its staff, consultants or suppliers, or any persons or entities acting for it or on its behalf.
The board and senior management are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems throughout the Trust, including stringent policies and internal systems to prevent and detect bribery, in accordance with the Bribery Act 2010, and to counter fraud by ensuring compliance with the NHS Counter Fraud Authority requirement to comply with the Government Functional Standard for Counter Fraud. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to fraud and bribery and, working with our Local Counter Fraud Specialist, we will investigate any allegations raised, recover any misappropriate funds and hold to account anyone that attempts to defraud us.
Message from Damian McGuinness, Director of People & Culture and Counter Fraud Champion:
The success of the Trust’s anti-fraud and bribery measures depend on all employees, those acting for or on behalf of the Trust, and our patients; all playing their part in helping to detect and eradicate these offences. We would encourage anyone who suspects a fraud or bribery offence to report their concerns as soon as possible via the contacts detailed below. As Counter Fraud Champion, I am committed to working with the Local Counter Fraud Specialist in promoting a zero-tolerance approach to fraud and bribery, and can also be contacted should you have any questions about the Trust’s approach to fighting fraud and bribery.
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority is a special health authority tasked to lead the fight against fraud, bribery and corruption in the NHS. The NHS Counter Fraud Authority confidential reporting line can be reached (24/7) on 0800 028 40 60 and you can also use their online reporting form here. All reports are treated in confidence, and you have the option to report anonymously.
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Procurement strategy
Our procurement team is responsible for ensuring that the right quality and quantity of equipment, materials and services are delivered on time to the Service, for the most advantageous overall cost.
We comply with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
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Who we work with
We work with the National Ambulance Procurement Hub, the NHS London Procurement Programme, the Office of Government Commerce, the Metropolitan Police, the London Fire Brigade and Transport for London, amongst others, to ensure that we deliver high-quality, effective public sector procurement.
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What we buy
As well as our frontline staff and services, we have a number of support departments, working behind the scenes across the capital. All these departments require services and products.
Our principal areas of spend include:
Information technology
- Desktops and services
- Communications technology
- Networks
Fleet and logistics
- Emergency vehicles
- Accident damage repairs
- Fuel
Medical
- Defibrillators and associated equipment
- Medical gases
- Medical consumables, bandages, gloves etc
Professional services
- HR recruitment
- Travel and accommodation
- Insurance
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Responsible procurement
Corporate social responsibility
We are committed to sustainable procurement by ensuring that social, economic and environmental issues are considered during all stages of the procurement process and as part of the whole-life cost of a contract.
Equality and inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse supplier base and aim to ensure that businesses of diverse backgrounds and ownership have the opportunity to become valued suppliers.
Sustainable procurement
In December 2021, LAS trust board approved LAS Green Plan, in which we committed to achieve net zero direct emissions by 2040 and net zero indirect emissions by 2045, which includes all the goods and services we buy from our suppliers and partners (procurement). To reduce carbon emissions from procurement, we will follow the NHS net zero supplier roadmap. While we will closely work with all our suppliers to progressively decarbonise our supply chain, we also strongly recommend all our suppliers to prepare for this transition.
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Current tender opportunities
The London Ambulance Service uses an electronic tendering system Login | Health Family eCommercial System (force.com). This means all tenders will only be accepted electronically. How to put yourself forwards for a tender will be outlined against each tender opportunity listed.
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Information for providers
The Service procures a variety of goods and services from a global supply chain. Our suppliers are integral to delivering the best healthcare service to the communities we serve in London
Becoming a supplier
As an NHS Trust we must advertise and/or obtain quotations/tenders for the goods and services we procure. This allows for fair, transparent and equal competition within the marketplace.
We utilise frameworks let by other appropriate public sector bodies and for our specific requirements we advertise contract opportunities through our e-tendering software. Registration and access to this website is free.
Terms and conditions
NHS terms and conditions for the provision of goods and/or services form the basis of our contracts unless agreed otherwise in writing. These can be found here.
Tips for responding to tenders
- Read the information for providers and the specification – always ask clarification questions.
- Answer in full – do not assume anything is obvious – we can only evaluate what is written down in your answer.
- Focus answers on the questions – we can only evaluate what is relevant – demonstrate how you will meet the requirements of the tender.
- Be clear on your pricing model – state any assumptions – provide full costings.
- Check that you have signed and returned the declarations.
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Coronavirus - list of suppliers undertaking essential works at LAS sites
- A.V Autos
- Accent Services
- Airwave Solutions
- Alfa Tailifts Ltd
- Allan Day VW Ltd
- Alliance Automatic
- Antares Ltd
- Assa Abloy
- ATS Euromaster
- Avatar Electrical Ltd
- BHC Healthcare Furniture
- Boleyn’s Recovery Ltd
- Borahurst Ltd
- Brendan Boyle Architects
- C&S Motor Group
- Cannon’s Ltd
- Carnation Design Ltd
- CCS
- Certas
- Computer Power Protection Ltd
- Coniston Ltd
- Cooper Clarke
- Costello Auto Transport
- Elite Engineering
- Emperor Roofing
- Euro Carparts Ltd
- Ferno Washington
- Fulkers Bailey Russell
- GDP Electrical
- Glide Rite Products
- Goldsmiths
- Gray Dungate Poole Ltd (GDP)
- Gretton Ward Electrical Ltd
- Hospital Metalcraft Ltd (Bristol Maid)
- J A Pullen Ltd
- Jany (Be-Ge)
- Johnson Apparelmaster
- Jubilee Coachworks
- KIS Electrical Ltd
- London Wall Design Ltd
- Mansfield
- Marshalls
- ML Communications Ltd
- OrderWise
- Parogon Contracts Limited
- President Blinds Ltd
- Prestige Security Ltd
- Principle Communications Ltd
- Provelio Ltd
- R&J Motors Ltd
- Rossets Commercials
- Rygor Commercials Ltd
- S & B Commercials Ltd
- SBFI
- Secom
- Smith & Co
- Source Fire Ltd
- Sparshatt Mercedes Benz
- Specialist Auto Windscreens Ltd
- Stryker
- Surrey Move Management
- Taylor Whalley Spyra Ltd
- Telent
- Tersus Consultancy Ltd
- The Parts Specialist (VW Group)
- Trans City Skoda
- Trenton Fire Ltd
- VB-Airsuspension
- Webasto
- Wilker Auto Conversions Ltd
- Wilker UK Ltd
- William Fox & Sons
- Woodway Engineering Ltd
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