Award

Specialist Secure Transport

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jul 2018 at 11:13

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

09 Feb 2018 at 12:34

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Jan 2018 at 13:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the "Specialist Secure Patient Transport" service, aimed at transporting patients securely throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, primarily servicing the North East of England. This procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a total contract value of £570,000 and the initial term set for 24 months, commencing from 2nd August 2018, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. Interested suppliers had until noon on 8th March 2018 to express their interest.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transport and secure vehicle services. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with Care Quality Commission standards, alongside the ability to provide a diverse fleet of vehicles suitable for various patient needs, will be well-positioned to compete. This initiative particularly suits small and medium-sized enterprises with the capability to provide 24/7 services and the necessary contingency measures to ensure uninterrupted operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Secure Transport

Notice Description

SCOPE OF THE SERVICE A Specialist Secure Patient Transport service is required for the transport of patients for Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. Secure Patient Transport for the purpose of this Agreement is defined as follows: 'a service to transport patients that the Trust deem following a risk assessment requiring this level of transportation using the vehicle(s) Whilst anticipating that the majority of service requirements will be within the North East of England area the Contractor is expected to cover England, Scotland and Wales. The successful contractor must meet all Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards national standards and must be registered with the Care Quality Commission. The successful contractor must satisfy the Trust requirements in relation to Patient Confidentiality and Information Security. The service must be available at any time of the day or night, including weekends, bank holidays and public holidays 24/7 365 days a year. Vehicles All vehicles must be fit for purpose, comply with road traffic acts and local licensing authority and have appropriate insurance. The contractor must provide a variety of multi-purpose vehicles including covert vehicles with capacity to take up to 6 escorts with patients in a secure rear saloon and covert cell vehicles fitted with Home Office approved Cat B cell. Vehicle checks must be carried out by the driver prior to commencing any journey. The contractor must have resilient contingency plans to deal with breakdowns of vehicles. Vehicles to include the following basic layout, as a minimum: * Driver isolated in cab area from rear saloon where up to 6 passengers may be located; * Intercom system or equivalent must be in place between the driver in the cab area and passengers; * Vehicles must be able to be contacted by your organisation; * Secure area within rear saloon for patient and escort must be seated; * Access to rear area to be via side loading door. Step access to support entry/exit if required. Grab rails at both sides of door to assist with access; * Saloon to have heating system; * Vehicles to have wheelchair access and wheelchair anchoring suitable for manual and electronic wheelchairs when requested; * Vehicles must have the ability to carry oxygen; * Vehicles must have the capacity to transport patients belongings; * Vehicle must be equipped with first aid kits; * The supplier may be required to supply vehicles that have the ability to transfer bariatric patients in excess of 25 stone. Initial term 24 months with an option for a further 2 x 12 months. To express your interest please go to the following link : https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3818&Culture=en-GBEventID=3759&Culture=en-GB Expressions of interest closes 12:00 Noon 08/03/2018 Additional information: Initial term 24 months with an option for a further 2 x 12 months. To express your interest please go to the following link : https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3818&Culture=en-GBEventID=3759&Culture=en-GB Expressions of interest closes 12:00 Noon 08/03/2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a536f80-90d4-4ff0-80d8-925336a0ee57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949cc606-400f-4566-8644-3992979e5e10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2018 - 1 Aug 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Shotton and South Hetton
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERS TRANSITION

Further Information

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