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Customer: Asset Assured strengthens partnership with South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust with third contract to oversee growing fleet
Serving Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and Sussex, SCAS operates a fleet of 102 vehicles, including 40 PTS ambulances and 62 Wheelchair Access Vehicles, serving a population of over 7 million across six counties.
In 2022, Asset Assured secured a four-year agreement to oversee SCAS’s fleet of electric Wheelchair Access patient transport ambulances, comprising 43 Ford Tourneo vehicles.
Following this success, SCAS awarded Asset Assured the maintenance management for an additional 40 Fiat Ducato patient transport vehicles 2022 and 19 Ford Tourneo Wheelchair Access Vehicles in 2023.
Asset Assured assumes comprehensive oversight of all aspects of roadworthiness for SCAS’s fleet, encompassing servicing, repairs, and breakdown recovery, proactively minimising vehicle downtime while upholding high-quality service standards. Asset Assured has invested in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair and replacement accreditation from the Institute Of The Motor Industry to service SCAS vehicles to the highest standard.
“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust,” says Deepak Bhagwan, Commercial Director at Asset Assured. “This new contract underscores our commitment to providing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers. We look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional service and support to SCAS.“
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South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust
“We have been working with Alex and Dan on the maintenance contract for our Patient Transport Vehicles for over 10 years and in that time, we have been extremely happy with the service level and professionalism provided by the pair. We would and will be happy to continue working with them now and in any future contracts.”
Bob Sutcliffe, Vehicle & Equipment Manager Commercial Services Directorate
About Asset Assured Management
Asset Assured specialises in comprehensive fleet management solutions, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety for various industries. With a commitment to excellence, Asset Assured delivers cost-effective maintenance solutions tailored to each client’s needs.