Tender

Winter Patients Transport Service

THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender process for the Winter Patients Transport Service, which falls under the ambulance services category. This procurement, taking place in the North West of England and Wales, is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline that has already passed on 17 November 2016. The service is set to cover an approximate 16-week period starting from 28 November 2016, running until 13 March 2017. Interested parties were required to register on the NHS eTendering portal for participation details.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their service offerings in the healthcare transportation sector. Companies experienced in patient transport services or related logistics will find this procurement particularly suitable. Engaging in this tender process could provide a valuable contract with the NHS, helping to grow their business footprint in the increasingly competitive healthcare service marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Patients Transport Service

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to carry out an Invitation to Quote for a Patient Transport Service to cover Mondays Fridays & Saturdays for an approximate 16 week period. Please see ITQ for further details. Additional information: The total lowest value cannot be determined until the return of bids. We will be running this quotation process via our eTendering portal www.nhssourcing.co.uk. If you are interested in this opportunity, please register on this site. Registration is free and only takes a few minutes. If you have any problems registering on the site, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 0800 368 4850 or help@bravosolution.co.uk for advice on how to do this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/650a5e77-08fb-4b49-945c-dff8ee0fa26c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2016 - 13 Mar 2017 1-6 months
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
THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
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), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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