Tender

Mental Health Conveyance Response Vehicle Service - Kent and Medway

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

08 Sep 2023 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT is inviting bids for a Mental Health Conveyance Response Vehicle Service in Kent and Medway. The anticipated contract duration is 3 years with a possible extension. The service aims to provide safe conveyance for mental health patients in specified areas. The procurement method is an Open procedure above the threshold, with a tender deadline set for 18th September 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2029. The procurement falls under the services category with a contract value of £6,000,000 in GBP.

This tender opportunity under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Businesses in the health services industry, particularly those offering transportation services for mental health patients, would be well-suited to compete. The location of the service delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested providers can access relevant documentation through the eProcurement portal provided in the tender notice. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses to secure a long-term contract and contribute to improving mental health transport services in Kent and Medway.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Conveyance Response Vehicle Service - Kent and Medway

Notice Description

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a procurement process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for a Mental Health Conveyance Response Vehicle Service. The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime(LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The purpose of this service is to provide safe and effective transport to convey specified cohort of individuals between the community (following Mental Health assessment), Emergency Department (ED), Health Based Place of Safety and Mental Health Inpatient Services. For individuals detained under Section 136 where ED is used as the Health Based Place of Safety, a sitting staff service will be provided. The CRV service is for Kent and Medway NHS mental health patients and their escorts who meet the eligibility criteria. Additional information: To access the eProcurement portal to access relevant documentation relating to this opportunity, please follow the instructions below: 1) Go to https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome and click the link to register (if your organisation has not registered previously) 2. Once registered, login to the system and look for "Quote/tender C199977 - Mental Health Conveyance Response Vehicle Service - Kent and Medway"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77b6c7f3-be8f-4e78-999c-339ac9db3775
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4efb0363-dac3-4614-986b-af6955c44531
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PP
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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