Tender

Transport Requirement for Hospital Discharge

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL

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15 Jul 2021 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2021 at 18:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking bids for a non-emergency patient transport service, primarily covering the regions of Chester, Wirral, and North Wales. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 13th August 2021. The awarded contract is valued at £550,000 and is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2021, lasting for 2 years with the potential for a 2-year extension in annual increments. This procurement falls under the services category and uses an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in non-emergency medical transportation. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, highlighting the potential for local businesses to expand their operations in the healthcare sector. Companies providing services such as patient transport, ambulatory services, or customised transport solutions would be well-suited to submit proposals that address the specific needs of the Countess of Chester Hospital.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Requirement for Hospital Discharge

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (COCH) has a requirement for a non-emergency patient transport service to predominantly cover: Chester, Wirral, North Wales (including border with Chester, i.e. Queensferry, Shotton etc.). There will also be an ad-hoc requirement to provide out of area patient transport as well as occasional bariatric patient transport. The awarded contract will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to 2 years in 12 month increments,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4456677-ad86-4063-9324-c62cc56fbe15
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

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