Tender

Non Emergency Patient Transport Services UHMB

NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND

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21 May 2021 at 13:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund is seeking tenders for the Non Emergency Patient Transport Services for the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, valued at £1,500,000, encompasses transport services primarily within the North West of England, specifically addressing the needs of local hospitals including Furness General Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure (below threshold), and responses must be submitted by 6th July 2021. The service delivery period is from September 1, 2021, until September 2, 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport and healthcare service sectors, particularly those specialising in patient transport, ambulance services, or health-related logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on ensuring an efficient and quality service designed for patient safety and timeliness. Engaging in this contract could enhance service capabilities and expand client reach within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non Emergency Patient Transport Services UHMB

Notice Description

To Provide University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Non Emergency Patient Transfer Services. Furness General Hospital ( 7 days) 8am to 8pm Estimated weekly journeys 35 Royal Lancaster Infirmary (Mon - Fri) 9am to 9pm Estimated weekly Journeys 40 Royal Lancaster Infirmary 24hr cover (7 days) Estimated weekly Journeys 160 Westmorland General Hospital any of the three vehicles may be asked to go to WGH to assist with patient transport In addition, the Trust also requires an ad-hoc on-site and inter-site transfer and, discharge service at other times as required. Outside of Hours Bank Holidays Out of Area Transfers The key deliverables of the Service are: * Enablement of patient transfer and discharges * Patient Safety * Fit for purpose service * Efficiencies - fixed costs and timeliness * Auditable Quality Assurance Suppliers Instructions on How to Express Interest is attached within section 5.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac77fcf3-2207-4c08-97e3-b8e7525d3ea9
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 2 Sep 2024 3-4 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
NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

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