Tender

Secure Patient Transport (TEWV)

TEES ESK & WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST

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Tender

07 Aug 2024 at 10:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure a Secure Patient Transport Service, a Trust-wide service with additional coverage for the Humber and North Yorkshire ICB. The service will operate 24/7, 365 days a year to facilitate 'hospital to hospital' and 'community to hospital' transport for patients. It is classified under the CPV codes for ambulances, patient-transport vehicles, prisoner-transport vehicles, and health services. This open procedure tender, with an estimated contract value of £1.4 million over three years plus potential extensions, is currently in the Tender stage. Key dates include the deadline for expressions of interest on 23rd August 2024 at noon, and the tender submission deadline on 2nd September 2024 at noon. The contract is slated to commence on 1st January 2025, following a mobilisation period beginning on 1st November 2024. The services must meet Care Quality Commission standards and be registered accordingly.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and transport sectors, particularly those specialising in secure patient transport. Companies with capabilities in providing a range of secure vehicles such as secure cars, medium-sized minibuses, and secure ambulances would be well-suited to compete. The contract's substantial value and multi-year duration offer stability and revenue potential, making it an attractive proposition. Experienced providers who can demonstrate compliance with national care standards and have a robust operational framework to support 24/7 service demands will be in a strong position to capitalise on this opportunity.

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Notice Information

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. 24/7 365 days a year. 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 over a period of 3 years. The estimated start date is 1st January 2025 with a mobilisation period from the contract award date of 1st November 2024. The successful provider must meet all Care Quality Commission (CQC) national standards and must be registered with the Care Quality Commission. 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: 2nd September 2024 at 12pm(noon)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83c5b756-d485-4d75-bd08-32ce1e4c7333
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f8874f-2b27-4587-9c54-c4d6b44b9287
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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 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
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
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 2TS
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Brinkburn & Faverdale
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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