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East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen CCG - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (PTS) Discharges and Transfers

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is seeking tenders for the "East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen CCG - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (PTS) Discharges and Transfers." This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 on 28 November 2018. The service, which falls under the Health and social work services category, will be operational in the North West region of the United Kingdom and has a total value of £650,000. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 May 2021. This opportunity is being offered through an open procurement method, allowing all suitable providers to respond.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in patient transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in non-emergency medical transport, have robust systems for booking and managing transport logistics, and can ensure a high standard of service delivery will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enhance visibility within the health sector and establish long-term contracts with a prominent commissioning body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen CCG - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (PTS) Discharges and Transfers

Notice Description

The aim of the service is to ensure that patients who require transport will receive safe, timely and comfortable transport to their destination, without detriment to their medical condition. The operating hours for the service will be: (147 hours a week) Week days: (total 112.5 hours per week) 1pm - 9pm (8 hours) 4:30pm - 11pm (6.5 hours) 11pm - 7am (8 hours) Weekends: (total 34.5 hours per week) 1:45 - 11pm (9.25 hours) 11pm - 7am (8 hours) All journeys shall be booked through an online booking webpage, which ELHT have access to and a reference number will be given. ELHT will be able to amend or cancel journeys online or by ringing the control desk More information will be available within the tender documentation. The service will be commissioned via an open procurement process advertised to all providers which is proportionate to the value and complexity of the service and contract. To find out more or to respond to this opportunity please visit the NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU e-sourcing portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. The deadline for submissions is 12:00 on the 28/11/18. Please note PS650000 is a guide price only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec782899-4434-4ff5-ad41-8aa6a4d43d94
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2021 2-3 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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mlcsu.tenders@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01772 214 052

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR26 6TY
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Farington West
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Further Information

Notice Documents

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