Tender

Winter Discharge Patient Transport Service (On day Service)

NOE-CPC

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Tender

09 Nov 2017 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NOE-CPC seeking a provider for the "Winter Discharge Patient Transport Service (On Day Service)" aimed at facilitating the non-emergency transport of patients to and from NHS healthcare premises. The open tender, classified under patient-transport vehicles, is set in Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender period closes on 16th November 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 4th December 2017 and run until 29th March 2018. This initiative reflects a commitment to quality service that is patient-centric and environmentally conscious.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in healthcare transport services. Businesses that can demonstrate flexibility, a patient-centric approach, and compliance with rigorous quality standards would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract not only addresses a critical service need but also aligns with broader public health objectives, encouraging service providers to innovate and enhance their offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Discharge Patient Transport Service (On day Service)

Notice Description

The Department of Health defines Non-emergency Health Care Transport Service (NUHCTS) activity as being typified by the non-urgent, planned transportation of patients, with a medical need for transport, to and from a premises providing NHS healthcare and between NHS healthcare providers. The overarching principle of NUHCTS is that patients who are eligible for transport will receive safe, timely and comfortable transport, without detriment to their medical condition. The current guidance underpinning this service specification is that issued by the Department of Health in 2007. In the event of changes to National Policy Guidance, General Condition 13 in the NHS Standar A high quality, flexible and adaptable service that can meet, grow and respond to the changing needs of the healthcare environment. To provide a safe environment with suitable trained staff for patients to travel to their destination. An effective timely Health Care Transport Service that meets the quality levels outlined in Schedule 4 Quality Requirements. Patients will arrive and depart safely, and in a timely manner. Patients will be collected promptly, within key performance indicators (KPIs) timescales. A service that is patient centric, treating patients with courtesy, dignity and respect at all times. The service provider shall demonstrate a commitment to reduce carbon emissions and the carbon footprint of service users journeys where possible. A service that delivers value for money for the healthcare Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec6454c5-e974-4b8f-b87e-436636c5dad9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c874fa33-92b2-4bbd-9493-c07510ef38e7
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2017 - 29 Mar 2018 1-6 months
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
NOE-CPC
Contact Name
Ed Nicholson
Contact Email
edward.nicholson@sth.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01143052759

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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