Planning

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

12 Feb 2025 at 11:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. This initiative involves several trusts including Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, and others within the Lancashire and South Cumbria region. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" with the postal code region of LA1 4RP in England, United Kingdom. An early engagement notice was published on 12th February 2025, and interested parties are invited to register and participate via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The engagement period will end on 26th February 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in non-emergency transport services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, offering a chance for suppliers to expand their client base within the healthcare sector. Firms experienced in patient transportation and logistics would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The early market engagement will provide valuable insights and networking opportunities, aiding businesses in understanding the requirements and expectations of the involved NHS Trusts. By engaging early, companies can position themselves favorably for subsequent stages of the tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

Notice Description

Early Market Engagement for provisions to provide Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services on behalf of: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust & North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Additional information: To express interest and participate in the early market engagement, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Suppliers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk PLEASE NOTE - Early Marker Engagement documentation will be available via Atamis from February 12th 3pm onwards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e054277-06ef-4655-b37b-900b1ad39044
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49622422-d6a1-4f8b-9552-ea72a0ff1687
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1QD
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

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