Tender

Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services

EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB

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Tender

06 Nov 2020 at 14:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub is currently conducting a tender for the provision of non-urgent patient transportation and specialist courier services. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as courier services (CPV code 64120000). The procurement method is open, and the tender period is set to conclude on 11 December 2020. The contract is expected to begin on 31 January 2021 and will last until 31 January 2025. The delivery addresses for the services cover a range of locations including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and transportation services, particularly those capable of handling medical documentation and patient transport. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this presents a chance to engage with the NHS framework. Businesses that are well-suited for this competition include those that can provide temperature-controlled transport, unplanned delivery services, and regular logistical support between hospitals and patient homes within the specified regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services

Notice Description

East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub are looking provide a Framework for provision of non-urgent patient transportation and specialist courier services Products within scope are expected to include, but limited to: - Ambient temperature transportation (Medical notes and files) - Temperature Controlled Transportation -Non-Urgent Patient Transport Services within scope are expected to include, but not limited to: - Planned, regular deliveries to customer organisations served by participating authorities. - Planned, regular deliveries between hospital sites within a participating authority or wider STP. - Planned, deliveries to patients homes, or other appropriate location within a defined radius from a participating authority. - Unplanned delivery as required to meet urgent need. A mini-competition for Pathology delivery services for a Trust in the Eastern region will be run in tandem with the Framework award. Additional information: Tender documents can be found on the Bravo eSourcing Portal https://EOECPH.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b62b059b-9540-4378-a562-ca2b44f80eef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c896dfbf-7480-4a0a-a6c2-22e2b8f2586f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 4-5 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
EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
business.services@eoecph.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB21 5XB
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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