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Provision of Patient Transport Services

NHS Grampian

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03 Dec 2021 at 16:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is conducting an open tender process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services, especially for renal patients, with a total value of £1.6 million. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with publications starting from 6th December 2021. Interested parties must submit their completed tenders by 12:00 on 17th January 2022. The service locations include Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Inverurie, Peterhead, Elgin, and Banff, among others. The awarded contracts will be effective for a period of three years with an optional one-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle healthcare-related transportation. Companies with capabilities in patient transport operations, especially those familiar with NHS requirements and regulations, would find this procurement fitting. Additionally, the multi-lot structure allows for various providers to compete, creating a chance for both large and small organisations to secure contracts across different geographical areas within NHS Grampian.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Patient Transport Services

Notice Description

This is a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services (Especially Renal Patients and other categories of Patients). The Authority's requirements are for patients without access to alternative transport options, such as relatives/friends or the voluntary sector. This will include those patients whose own transport arrangements are temporarily unavailable. The Renal Service within NHS Grampian is based in units at the following sites: Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Inverurie, Peterhead, Elgin, and Banff. The total number of lots is 8 (1 for each of the 6 dialysis units, 1 for journeys to satellite Renal Units out with a patient's local area or to ARI, and 1 for journeys to and from RI of Glasgow or Edinburgh). From the tenders received, the Authority intends to appoint a minimum of one provider each for lots 2-6 and a maximum of two providers to lots 1, 7, and 8. The service is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Please refer to the ITT Documents on PCS-Tender for more information.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Aberdeen City and Environs

The Lot involves transporting patients (especially renal patients) within Aberdeen City's geographical area to and from the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital and other hospitals within the city. A maximum of 2 providers will be appointed onto this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT doc. Additional information: Please see ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control.

Lot 2 - Banff & Environs

The Lot involves transporting patients within the Banff and environs area to and from Chalmers Hospital. A minimum of 1 provider will be appointed onto this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT doc. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control.

Lot 3 - Elgin & Environs

This Lot involves transporting patients within Elgin and environs to and from Dr. Grays Hospital. A minimum of 1 provider will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control.

Lot 4 - Inverurie & Environs

This Lot involves transporting patients within Inverurie and environs to and from Inverurie Hospital. A minimum of 1 provider will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT doc. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control.

Lot 5 - Peterhead & Environ

The Lot involves transporting patients within Peterhead and environs to and from Peterhead Community Hospital. A minimum of 1 provider will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control.

Lot 6 - Stonehaven & Environs

The Lot involves transporting patients within the Stonehaven and environs area to and from Kincardine Community Hospital. A minimum of 1 provider will be appointed onto this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT doc. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control.

Lot 7- Journeys across NHS Grampian sites to non-local satellite hospitals or to the ARI

This Lot covers the transportation of patients to other hospitals outside their geographical area including the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control.

Lot 8 - Journeys from across NHS Grampian to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary or Glasgow Royal Infirmary

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients to hospitals in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Providers may be required to pick up patients from across Grampian and to hospitals in Edinburgh or Glasgow or to any other hospitals outside the Grampian region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A minimum of two providers will be appointed to this lot. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fd2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030133-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Grampian
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

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