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HPFT - Secure Patient Transport

HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Jan 2024 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) recently awarded a contract for a Mental Health and Secure Patient Transport service. The contract, valued at £5,000,000 GBP, was tendered through a selective procurement method, with a contract period starting on January 15, 2024, and ending on January 14, 2027. The supplier, EMED Group (Healthcare Transport), based in West Yorkshire, won the bid. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, creating opportunities for businesses in the patient-transport vehicles industry to grow through similar service offerings.

This tender by HPFT presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in patient-transport vehicles to compete and expand their operations. The contract requires the provision of a comprehensive transport service, including booking, scheduling, data management, and reporting functionalities. With a contract value of £5,000,000 GBP, this opportunity is suited for suppliers capable of meeting the stringent UK and NHS information security and resilience requirements. Interested businesses should align their capabilities with the outlined service requirements to effectively compete for similar contracts in the healthcare transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPFT - Secure Patient Transport

Notice Description

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) sought to appoint a supplier to provide a Mental Health and Secure Patient Transport service, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. The Transport Provider shall provide a service encompassing the following: 1. A transport booking service that allows the HPFT to make all its own journeys via an electronic portal or web interface and the Provider then allocates appropriate transport and support; 2. A digital system that is fully compliant with all UK and NHS information security and resilience requirements to record, manage and transfer all relevant patient booking information and to provide all required data to the Provider, to allow them to deliver the service; 3. A transport and scheduling service that facilitates a timely and punctual transport service to avoid problems such as patients being kept waiting, missed appointments, and blocked beds; 4. Systems and processes to ensure that patients travel safely and in comfort and that journeys are started and completed on time, with an appropriate vehicle and staff resource that is always matched to the assessed needs of the patient and escort where appropriate. 5. A system to collect and report management information such as activity data, exceptional journeys, information on service standards, delivery key performance indicators, complaint/compliment monitoring and mandatory data required by Department of Health and for inclusion in ERIC returns. 6. Analytical support for the booking service and Provider to enable accurate data reporting and data reconciliation. 7. Software that is compatible with other Providers to allow data transfer, integrated reporting and reconciliation. 8. Access to the Provider's live booking system and information dashboard to allow the HPFT to view and monitor in real time the collection times, arrival times, driver information and the location of the patients in transit. The contract was tendered via the LPP DPS for Non-Emergency Transport and Other Services (ref. LPP/2019/007).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91c3238-1775-49c6-a831-6dd670fd3069
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 14 Jan 2027 3-4 years
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
HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMED GROUP (HEALTHCARE TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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