Tender

Framework Agreement - provision of: Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services

NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

07 Feb 2019 at 11:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) is conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services". This open tender invites proposals from qualified providers to service various regions within the North East of England, including Northumberland, North Tyne, South Tyne, North Durham, South Durham, and Teesside. The tender period is set to close on 8th March 2019, with the contract expected to start on 1st April 2019 and run for an initial three years, providing potential for businesses to engage in essential healthcare transport services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transportation and emergency conveyance services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that possess relevant experience and resources. By registering for this procurement, these businesses can potentially secure a place as a service provider, thus enhancing their market presence within the healthcare sector across the North East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement - provision of: Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. This procurement process will look to establish a Framework Agreement subject to NHS Framework Terms & Conditions of Contract (Services) and will cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas, inclusive of: * Northumberland, * North Tyne, * South Tyne, * North Durham, * South Durham * Teesside The framework will be set out into 12 distinct Lots, each broken down further into sub-lots covering the above geographical areas. Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. The framework shall be awarded for an initial three (3) years, with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. During the term of the framework NEAS will call-off required services to supplement scheduled and unscheduled demand. As such, NEAS wish to appoint a minimum of one provider per sub-lot to ensure continuity of provision, and will hold the option of appointing and retaining up to three providers in areas of highest demand. Additional information: If you have not already done so, please register at the following link to take part in this procurement - https://procontract.due-north.com/register - the ITT document will be auto-published to you once you express your interest. (The Project ID for this opportunity is DN389634)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf7d9045-b59b-4368-b617-399b2625fc63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2f52b5a-c28e-4b63-b7a7-a74759057963
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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