Tender

Patient Transport - Provision of dedicated double-crewed ambulance for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (six month contract)

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

01 Mar 2017 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of a dedicated double-crewed ambulance, designated as the Patient Transport service. This contract will run for six months, from 3rd April 2017 to 30th September 2017, with the potential for extension depending on funding availability. The procurement is categorised under the services industry and is primarily focused on southern Wiltshire and the surrounding areas of Hampshire and Dorset. Bids must be submitted through the Bravo NHS Portal by the deadline of 24th March 2017, and the estimated contract value is £45,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the ambulance and patient transport sector, particularly those with experience in providing healthcare logistics services. Companies that can supply reliable personnel and vehicles that meet the specific requirements of the NHS, including suitable qualifications and checks for crew members, will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the criteria outlined by the Trust are encouraged to participate, as this would foster growth and establish long-term working relationships within the public healthcare framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Transport - Provision of dedicated double-crewed ambulance for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (six month contract)

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a dedicated Patient Transport Ambulance to operate under the direct management of the Hospital. The successful provider shall : * Provide a dedicated, double crewed vehicle seven days a week, for the period 01 April 2017 to 30 September 2017. This may be extended beyond that period dependant on funding. * The vehicle shall be under the direct instruction of the Hospital's Facilities Department, Emergency Department and Discharge Coordinators during this period. * The hours of service shall be 1100 to 2300 daily. * The principle operating area will be southern Wiltshire and surround areas of Hampshire and Dorset, although the Hospital shall be able to assign further trips where necessary. * The vehicle will be able to handle both wheelchairs and stretchers. * All crew shall be appropriately qualified, DBS checked, and experienced, and the Trust shall have the right to require proof of such. * The service shall be provided by the Supplier without subcontracting. This Contract will be let under standard NHS Terms (copy provided with tender pack). Also included within the Tender pack is a summary of previous monthly activity for this service. This information is provided as indicative only and should not be viewed as exhaustive. Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust uses the Bravo NHS Portal for advertising opportunities and managing supplier responses. All bidder participation must be via this Portal, and we do not accept quotations, clarification questions, or other communications outside of the Portal. If you wish to respond to a published opportunity : Go to https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html Click on "Current Opportunities" Select the Opportunity you are interested in, and view the attached documents. Additional information: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust uses the Bravo NHS Portal for advertising opportunities and managing supplier responses. All bidder participation must be via this Portal, and we do not accept quotations, clarification questions, or other communications outside of the Portal. If you wish to respond to a published opportunity : Go to https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html Click on "Current Opportunities" Select the Opportunity you are interested in, and view the attached documents. To participate, click on Login or Register to Participate and follow the instructions. ALL BIDDERS must comply fully with the Trust's Suppliers Code of Conduct which is published as part of the tender documentation on the Bravo portal. BIDDERS MUST NOT make direct contact with any Trust staff member, or engaged consultancy, without going via SFT Procurement & Commercial Services. The Trust reserves the right to exclude bids where this process has not been followed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2c165f1-b2b9-4b55-b966-2b4496a873fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b087b1-b36e-447f-a733-827c1c19a074
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
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

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 6-12 months
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
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

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