Tender

Non-Emergency Patient Transport for 3 Black Country CCGs

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

30 Jun 2019 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, acting on behalf of NHS Dudley, NHS Wolverhampton, and NHS Sandwell & West Birmingham CCGs, is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of Non-Emergency Patient Transport services. This procurement, categorised under Health services, aims to enhance service quality, performance, and efficiency, with an end date for tender submissions set for 29th July 2019. The service will mainly be required in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 30th July 2019 and concluding on 31st July 2019. The open procurement method facilitates a fair competition for all interested providers.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the transport and healthcare services sector, particularly those with a focus on patient care and logistics. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality, responsive services while ensuring value for money are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate innovation, environmentally efficient practices, and robust use of technology will be favoured in this competitive bidding process. It is particularly suited for larger firms rather than small and medium-sized enterprises, with a strong emphasis on experience and capability in managing similar services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport for 3 Black Country CCGs

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Dudley CCG (the lead commissioner), NHS Wolverhampton CCG and NHS Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG (referred to as the Commissioner(s)) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for the service(s). Bidders should note that the service is also being procured on behalf of the named associates who are listed in the particulars of contract and in the OJEU notice. The objectives of the service are to ensure that delivery is high quality, responsive, high performing, provides value for money, is environmentally efficient and innovative in the use of information technology. * High quality; patient centred services delivered in a safe, friendly and effective manner by appropriately trained staff in clean, comfortable, fit for purpose vehicles. Preservation of patient's privacy and dignity will be respected. Minimising journey times and ensuring prompt arrival/ collection is imperative. * Responsive; the service must provide flexibility in order to respond to changing needs such as but not limited to new destinations and late requests, and also be flexible in relation to arrival/ collection times including evenings and weekends. * High Performance; Robust information must be provided as specified in relation to activity, finance and quality of service provision. Communication with Commissioners must be effective to ensure flexible, innovative approaches are considered with continuous service improvement being a priority. * Value for money; the service must be affordable, cost effective, sustainable and provide value for money. * Environmentally efficient; the service must take action to reduce the carbon footprint of patient journeys wherever possible and be committed to ensuring vehicle emissions are minimised. * Innovative in the use of information technology; ensuring the use of robust systems and best practice when scheduling activity and also responding to future needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8d7961-2ca7-4c31-851c-ab6f85263f06
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
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 30 days
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
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY5 1RU
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
Westminster Constituency
Stourbridge

Further Information

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