Medical practice and related services

Tender description

Since 2015 United Kingdom Government (UKG) has met a European commitment to assist with the ongoing humanitarian Search and Rescue (SAR) operations to save refugees travelling to Europe by boat. To meet this commitment UKG has, through the UK Border Force (UKBF) deployed various combinations of UK Border Force patrol vessels and chartered ships to the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Such deployments have also supported enforcement operations conducted by Frontex, the EU's external borders agency, the Italian and the Hellenic Border Authorities. These deployments have also identified a specific requirement for medically qualified personnel to be attached to the vessels to provide immediate, primary, on board care for those rescued and crew if necessary. This contract will provide suitable medical staff through a fully managed service including the organisation, coordination and deployment of medical staff and support services. Provision of Medics through a Managed Service.