Award

Core Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

02 Oct 2024 at 11:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Core Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service" has been managed by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, UK. This project falls under the industry category of Patient-transport vehicles (CPV: 34114122) and Transport services excluding waste transport (CPV: 60000000). It is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to HATS Group Limited. The contract commencement date is from 23rd September 2024 to 22nd September 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 11,000,000 with a minimum value of GBP 10,000,000. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement under OJEU Reference: 2020/S 220 Lot 1a. Notable dates include the award date of 1st October 2024 and the publication date of 2nd October 2024 for the awarded contract notice.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in non-emergency patient transport. The focus on renal, planned outpatient, and same-day bookings, excluding mental health and high-dependency transport, opens up specific service niches. Large-scale businesses like HATS Group Limited, which have the capability to handle high patient volumes and ensure continuity of service, would be well-positioned to compete and secure growth through such tenders. This contract reinforces the importance of strategic partnerships and the ongoing need for reliable patient transport services within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

Notice Description

The provision of core Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS), covering renal, planned outpatients and on the day bookings (excluding mental health and secure and high dependency NEPTS), to King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Additional information: As a result of the incumbent patient transport provider ceasing trade and entering administration, the Trust has had to accelerate commercial discussions and to award this contract as a direct award compliantly under the East of England - Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services - OJEU Reference: 2020/S 220 under Lot 1a - continuation of services, protect patient safety and preserve public funds. Further to this Contract Award, KCH are currently in the process of gathering requirements and market intelligence and will issue a prior information notice in due course for the re-procurement of a longer term solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a648aa80-4cfa-4592-9897-88186a7fcadd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f04d7beb-821e-4860-85dc-83d6a8eac22c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE5 9NY
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HATS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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