Tender

Secure Patient Transport (TEWV)

TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Dec 2024 at 15:26

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09 Aug 2024 at 11:49

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09 Aug 2024 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for a Secure Patient Transport Service covering both hospital to hospital and community to hospital transport within the North East region of the UK. The procurement is in its tender stage and uses an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime. The service, valued at approximately £4.2 million, is required to operate 24/7 all year round. The tender submission deadline is 20th January 2025 at noon, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st April 2025 for a period of 36 months, including options to extend for up to an additional two years. Interested parties must submit tenders electronically via the Cardea Portal, with Expressions of Interest closing on 23rd August 2024 at noon.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation and healthcare service sectors to grow by securing a long-term contract of substantial value. Companies with experience in providing secure transport services and authorised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are well-suited to compete. Businesses capable of deploying various vehicle types, including secure cars, minibuses, and ambulances, and rated at least "Good" by the CQC will have a competitive edge. The anticipated reduction in costs upon contract award highlights the financial benefits of securing this contract for businesses.

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Notice Title

Secure Patient Transport (TEWV)

Notice Description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for a Secure Patient Transport Service. The service will be a Trust wide service to provide 'hospital to hospital' transport, this will also incorporate Humber and North Yorkshires ICB service 'community to hospital' transport. The service is required to transfer service users from one facility to another for the purposes of relocation or to receive treatment in an inpatient setting. The service must be available at any time of day or night, including weekends, bank holidays etc. It is 24/7 365 days a year, service. The Procurement process is a competitive one stage process under the Provider Selection Regime. The contract is for a period of 36 months (plus 2x1year extension) with a contract value of approximately PS1.4 million per year. We anticipate that costs will reduce considerably once a contract is awarded as current out of contract spot purchase costs are heavily inflated. The estimated start date is 1st April 2025 with an estimated mobilisation period from the 21st February 2025. The successful provider must meet all Care Quality Commission (CQC) national standards and must be registered with the Care Quality Commission. Must be rated as a minimum of "Good" from at least one of their premises. The types of vehicles required for this contract are: Secure Car (including People Carrier), Medium sized minibus and Secure Ambulance. Tenders will be submitted electronically via the Cardea Portal. Please see Tender documents for more information via Cardea Portal: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/ For the expressions of interest, please click the following link https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4654&Culture=en-GB Expressions of Interest close on: 23rd August at 12pm (noon) Tender submission: 20th January 2025 at 12pm(noon)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c21191-c4c9-4086-9001-7ca545924f85
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

34114121 - Ambulances

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

34114210 - Prisoner-transport vehicles

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

TEES ESK & WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERLEE
Postcode
SR8 2RU
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Shotton and South Hetton
Westminster Constituency
Easington

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