Tender

Somerset Integrated Care System - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, Discharge, Qualified Crew Services (including inter-trust Transfer service) and Mental Health and Secure

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Dec 2021 at 16:59

Tender Notice
Planning

01 Oct 2021 at 08:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Integrated Care System, consisting of the Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group, Somerset Foundation Trust, and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is currently in the Tender stage for a contract titled "Somerset Integrated Care System - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services." This procurement covers two Lots: Lot 1 for Patient Discharge and Transfers, and Lot 2 for Mental Health and Secure Transport. The procurement is open under the NHS and will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 27 January 2022, with a contract duration of 60 months starting from 1 October 2022, and an opportunity for an extension of 24 months. The total contract value is estimated at £15,589,000, with annual values of £9,255,000 for Lot 1 and £1,880,000 for Lot 2.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in non-emergency patient transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers that have experience in patient transport, especially those qualified in handling mental health and secure transport needs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process not only offers a chance to contribute to essential public health services but also provides a long-term contract that can benefit business growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somerset Integrated Care System - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, Discharge, Qualified Crew Services (including inter-trust Transfer service) and Mental Health and Secure

Notice Description

Three partners of the Somerset Integrated Care System, Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group, Somerset Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are seeking the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in the following two categories which will be procured as two separate Lots within a single process. Lot 1 -Patient Discharge, (inter-hospital) Transfers and Qualified Crew (DTQ) Lot 2 - Mental Health & Secure (MH&S) The County of Somerset covers a large geographical area. It has a dispersed, mainly rural population of approximately 564,000 people, with only one in four of its residents living in one of its three largest towns; Taunton; Yeovil; and Bridgwater. Somerset has two Acute Trusts within its borders (Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) as well as 12 community hospitals (run by Somerset Foundation Trust), 64 GP practices a hospice and several care homes. The Somerset population also relies on access to services in a few neighbouring out of county trusts. These journeys, referred to as Zone B journeys, are generally for services which are more specialist in nature. Full details for each of the Lots including specification, activity, scope and requirements can be found within the procurement documentation. For the avoidance of doubt this procurement does not cover car services and/or pre-planned activity. Bidders should be aware that Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group has appointed Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as the Lead Provider Trust with the responsibility of managing these non-emergency patient transport services. The successful provider will contract directly with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust via the NHS Standard Contract - subcontracted. The duration of the agreement will be for 60 months, with an option to extend up to a further 24 months at the discretion of the Commissioner. The contract value per annum for each lot is: * Lot 1 DTQ - PS1,851,000 giving a contract value of PS9,255,000 for the initial 60-month period and PS12,957,000 if the full extension period of 24 months is adopted. * Lot 2 MH&S - PS376,000 giving a contract value of PS1,880,000 for the initial 60-month period and PS2,632,000 if the full extension period of 24 months is adopted. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current UK procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting authority will observe the provisions and 10-day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0448551f-5fb5-44ec-8d51-1a8f8ea5aa4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f87b7d-0aed-421f-a704-b778a290e4fe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,589,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Angela Mortley
Contact Email
angelamortley@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07990551036

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA22 8HR
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Further Information

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