Tender

Provision of a Managed Patient Transport Service for the ICS Collaborative

BARKING, HAVERING AND REDBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST, BARNET, ENFIELD AND HARINGEY MENTAL HEALTH TRUST (BEHMHT), CAMDEN AND ISLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (C&IFT), NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NELFT)

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Tender

11 Dec 2019 at 14:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, along with other NHS authorities, is initiating a tender for the "Provision of a Managed Patient Transport Service for the ICS Collaborative." This competitive procurement falls under the transport services industry and is primarily located in London. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with a deadline for submission set for 17th January 2020. The anticipated contract will commence on 1st September 2020, running for an initial period of five years, with possible extensions based on performance. The total estimated value of the contract is £64 million, and bidders may apply for either one or both lots, encompassing a range of patient transport services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in non-emergency medical transportation and logistics. Companies that possess capabilities in providing tailored transport solutions for NHS patients, along with high-quality customer service and operational management, will find this an attractive opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the criteria have a chance to contribute to a vital health service, potentially expanding their reach and enhancing their reputation within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Managed Patient Transport Service for the ICS Collaborative

Notice Description

The ICS Collaborative is committed to providing a high quality, patient led service and this procurement is seeking to appoint either a single service provider, under Lot 1, to deliver all of the services for all of the contracting authorities that form part of the ICS Collaborative, or to appoint potentially 2 service providers or contracts; one service provider for NEPTS services for BHRUT and NELFT with some secure transport service requirements, and one service provider for secure transport for BEHMHT and C&IFT as Lot 2. Bidders can apply for one or both lots.Transport services are to be provided for patients and their escorts that have a genuine medical need that are being transported to a NHS funded service for NHS treatment in accordance with the DoH Eligibility Criteria for Patient Transport Services document issued in August 2007 and Local Eligibility Criteria for: BHRUT (lead organisation that manages patient transport activity for BHR CCGs); BEHMHT; C&IFT; and NELFT. This competitive procurement process for the provision of a managed patient transport service that enables patients to be conveyed in vehicles appropriate to their mobility needs is being led by BHRUT for and on behalf of itself and the above contracting authorities.It is envisaged that each Trust will enter into a contract with the successful bidder depending on which lot the respective Trust decides to award the contract under. BEHMHT and C&IFT would consider appointing a separate provider under Lot 2 from the rest of the ICS. Each of the above Trusts will enter into a separate contract with the successful bidder(s) depending on which lot they enter into. There may also be primary care services that will require transport services as part of this contract. This will include secondary care services provided in a primary care setting on behalf of the BHR CCGs, managed by BHRUT as part of their contract award. The initial contract period will be five (5) years, with each ICS Collaborative Trust having the option to extend for an additional five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance and commercial review. This contract requires the provision of non-emergency patient transport; emergency medical technician; urgent medical transport; and mental health services transportation (including secure patients) 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week and 365 days per year. The successful bidder will also be responsible for the provision of a fully resourced, Call / Control Centre/s(including the provision of facilities; personnel; and technology) that will process requests through electronic means and via telephone for both lots. There will be a bidders' information event for short-listed bidders in the ITT stage. This tender is being run via the Due North e-tendering portal at www.lppsourcing.org.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aaf62c1c-586e-4f4e-90da-dfb3ec3f29ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71903767-2a6b-4a42-b0e7-a126729ee410
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
BARKING, HAVERING AND REDBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST, BARNET, ENFIELD AND HARINGEY MENTAL HEALTH TRUST (BEHMHT), CAMDEN AND ISLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (C&IFT), NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NELFT)
Contact Name
Debi Tingle
Contact Email
debi.tingle@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM7 0AG
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rush Green & Crowlands
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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