Award

Provision of Ad Hoc Ambulance Services for Patient Transportation

NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES

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Award

14 Oct 2020 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS South West - Acutes, seeking to contract for the provision of Ad Hoc Ambulance Services for Patient Transportation. This service is crucial for North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring equitable and accessible transportation for patients based on medical needs. The contract encompasses services in the geographical areas surrounding Bristol and other locations across the UK, with an open procurement method. The award was announced on 14th October 2020, with an active contract running from 1st February 2020 until 31st January 2025, valued at £5 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare transport sector, particularly those offering ambulance or patient transport services. Companies that have the capability to provide emergency or scheduled patient transport and are familiar with the requirements of NHS contracts would be well-suited to compete. The inclusive nature of this contract also allows potential partnerships with local NHS organisations and other healthcare providers in the Bristol area, enhancing collaboration and service reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ad Hoc Ambulance Services for Patient Transportation

Notice Description

This service is commissioned by North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. The purpose of the PTS service is to ensure that there is an equitable and accessible service to all eligible patients based on their medical need. There are in place multiple CCG-commissioned contracts covering the bulk of these services, however the Authority has a requirement for a number of private ambulance resources and additional Journeys to be undertaken to support these commissioned contracts, at any time of day or night, 24/7. The aim of the service is to provide transport for patients as identified by the Patient Transport Teams of the Authority in reasonable time and comfort without detriment to their medical condition. The Authority has occasional requirements for various resources to support this aim, including PTS Journeys, paramedic/technician Journeys. The geographical scope of this Contract includes Journeys local to the Authority's clinical sites, but also elsewhere across the United Kingdom and can and be collected and dropped to any site not only those of the host Trust. The highest proportion of Journeys will be for patients who reside in BANES, Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire (BGSW) and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). Actual historical Journeys data can be found in Appendix 4. All required service standards are detailed in this specification. Please note that the each of the Authorities may operate up to 4 of their own in-house ambulance vehicles, which may be used to carry out some part of the activity otherwise covered by this specification. The initial Contract term shall expire five (5) years from the Services Commencement Date. The Term may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than seven (7) years in total. The primary customer(s) of this contract is University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and North Bristol NHS Trust" (currently committed partners). However, this contract may also be used by other NHS organisations in the Bristol area within the remit of the Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (a list of which can be found at www.bwpc.nhs.uk). Specifically, Weston Area Health NHS Trust, as a local NHS Trust and a partner of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust may contract with the selected supplier for the future purchase of the services. Also, the contract is also open to our Partners in Procurement details of which can be found at www.bathnes.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bd274d-2e56-4fa8-b267-1d0b9b7f91a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

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
14 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2025 Over 5 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
NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES
Contact Name
Lucy Barker
Contact Email
lucy.barker@nbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+4411742668

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Horfield
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOL AMBULANCE

Further Information

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