Medical staffing of Essen’s intensive transport vehicle ITWs

Summary

The tender concerns medical staffing for Essen’s emergency medical service ITW (Intensivtransportwagen) ambulances, divided into two lots. Lot 1 covers physician presence on ITWs (24/7 coverage per contract terms, with day and night/time-adjusted service) and related on-site coordination, while Lot 2 covers physician staffing by a service provider (Leistungserbringer) with defined presence and standby arrangements and optional additional coverage days. The contract runs until 31 October 2030. Evaluation uses award criteria: price (20%) and two quality criteria (40% for concept of redundancy and 40% for the quality of medical personnel), totaling 100 points. The bidder must meet extensive physician qualifications (medical licensure, emergency medicine specialization, and relevant clinical and field experience), organizational requirements, data handling, and reporting duties. Invoicing and payment follow a structured schedule with upfront monthly advances and quarterly true-ups. The contracting authority emphasizes strict documentation, coordination, and compliance with medical and data-protection rules.