Tender

Patient Transport Hub to NHS Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

07 Mar 2023 at 16:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking the provision of a Patient Transport Hub for NHS Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. This service aims to provide NHS-funded transport for eligible patients residing in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, with an estimated total contract value of £2,000,000 over 5 years, is currently in the open stage, with a tender deadline of April 17, 2023. The main procurement category is services within the call centre industry.

This tender opportunity offers potential growth for businesses able to provide patient transport services meeting NHS criteria. Businesses with experience in healthcare logistics or transport services, especially those operationally located in the South West region of the UK, may find this opportunity well-suited for competing. The procurement process, managed by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, presents a chance for companies to secure a long-term contract with extension options, providing stability and growth prospects for service providers in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Transport Hub to NHS Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board are seeking the provision of Patient Transport Hub (PTH). The Patient Transport Hub Service promotes access to healthcare provision through an NHS funded transport service for those patients registered with a GP in NHS Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire meeting the eligibility criteria as set down by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Including vulnerable people by reason of mental health or learning disability, children, and eligible escorts. The role of the PTH Provider is to liaise with patients/carers and subject to eligibility criteria book transport for qualifying patients. Full details 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. The Commissioner has a budget of PS400,000 per annum. The total contract value for the 5-year Contract is PS2,000,000. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioners will have an extension option for any number of periods up to a further 2 years available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of PS2,800,000 over 7 years if the full contract term is fulfilled. A separate procurement is being undertaken for Non Emergency Transport Services against the following lots: Lot 1 - Hemodialysis Car Service and Lot 2 - Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Bidders intending to bid against Lot 1 and 2 (as described above) must do so against the separate Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender that has been released. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8982806-47b7-48a2-88db-7d08f8b8abf4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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