Provision of a Safe Bus for Plymouth City Centre to NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group

Devon Clinical Commissioning Group have commissioned a Provider to deliver a Safe Bus into Plymouth City centre to support people and providers within the night-time economy, with the aim of reducing ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) attendances. The Provider will provide a Safe Bus service that is clinically staffed and a safe place. As well as a safe space for people in a vulnerable state the ambulance will provide clinical assessment, first aid, fluid replacement and a safe place for people. Patients will be able to self-present or may be assisted through Police, Ambulance service, street pastors, security staff etc. The provider will also provide a front-line ambulance (along with all consumables and equipment normally found on a front-line ambulance) which is able to convey a patient to hospital if required. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).