Tender

Patient Transport Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

14 May 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is conducting an open procurement process for Patient Transport Services, with a contract value of £1,500,000. This active tender is for an initial period of 36 months, with options for extensions of up to 24 months depending on performance. The service will operate at key locations including the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital, and Westmorland General Hospital, covering specified core hours as well as additional on-site and inter-site transfers as required. The deadline for tender submissions is 28 June 2021, and the evaluation criteria will focus on various compliance and capability factors necessary for managing patient transport effectively.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in healthcare logistics. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient patient transfer solutions would be ideal candidates. The requirement for staff qualifications, including enhanced DBS clearance and specific training in patient handling, ensures that successful bidders must demonstrate both reliability and competency, making this an attractive venture for businesses looking to expand their operations within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Patient Transport Services

Notice Description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB) requires a patient transfer service for an initial 36-month period and fixed price contract, with optional 12 + 12-month extensions:- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust requires a provider OR providers for an on-site patient transfer service at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary site during core specified hours. Subject to activity and demand, there may also be, during core hours, a requirement to carry out ad hoc discharges or transfers subject to authorisation from the appropriate Trust personnel. In addition the Trust also requires an ad-hoc on-site and inter-site transfer and, discharge service at other times as required. Core Days & Hours Furness General Hospital ( 7 days) 8am to 8pm Royal Lancaster Infirmary (Mon - Fri) 9am to 9pm Royal Lancaster Infirmary 24hr cover (7 days) Westmorland General Hospital any of the three vehicles may be asked to go to WGH to assist with patient transport The contractor must ensure that all members of staff, who provide this service, have full enhanced DBS clearance, valid driving licenses and appropriate Basic Life Support and Manual Handling Training. All staff must be suitably qualified and trained for the provision of patient transfer services including moving patients with fractures and chest pains. Training must be on-going and regularly monitored and documented. Copies of training documents and staff qualifications must be provided for the Trust as part of the tender process and should the Trust request so, at any time by agreement during the contract period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To Provide University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Patient Transfer Services. Furness General Hospital ( 7 days) 8am to 8pm Estimated weekly journeys 35 Royal Lancaster Infirmary (Mon - Fri) 9am to 9pm Estimated weekly Journeys 40 Royal Lancaster Infirmary 24hr cover (7 days) Estimated weekly Journeys 160 Westmorland General Hospital any of the three vehicles may be asked to go to WGH to assist with patient transport In addition, the Trust also requires an ad-hoc on-site and inter-site transfer and, discharge service at other times as required. Outside of Hours Bank Holidays Out of Area Transfers The contractor must ensure that all members of staff, who provide this service, have full enhanced DBS clearance, valid driving licenses and appropriate Basic Life Support and Manual Handling Training. All staff must be suitably qualified and trained for the provision of patient transfer services including moving patients with fractures and chest pains. Training must be on-going and regularly monitored and documented. Copies of training documents and staff qualifications must be provided for the Trust as part of the tender process and should the Trust request so, at any time by agreement during the contract period. The key deliverables of the Service are: * Enablement of patient transfer and discharges * Patient Safety * Fit for purpose service * Efficiencies - fixed costs and timeliness * Auditable Quality Assurance University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to select more than one provider where necessary to meet demand requirements. Selection will be based upon the scoring methodology outlined in the tender.

Renewal: Possible extension of up to an additional 24 months depending upon satisfactory supplier performance and/or on-going required demand.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b17d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010764-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

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