Award

Patient Transport Service

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2022 at 07:48

Tender

12 Apr 2022 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Ambulance Service has completed an award for the Patient Transport Service framework, consisting of three lots covering West of Scotland, East of Scotland, and North of Scotland regions. The service requires 24/7 coverage and aims to appoint one provider per lot. The procurement method was open, and the award has been given to the British Red Cross for all three regions.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for transport service providers in Scotland looking to deliver patient transport services. The procurement process involved active stages for the three regions with specific quality, social, and environmental criteria for evaluation. Businesses with experience in providing high-quality transport services, particularly those focusing on healthcare or emergency services, are well-suited to compete in this tender and potentially secure long-term contracts for essential patient transport services in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Patient Transport Service

Notice Description

This is a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services. The total number of lots is 3 West of Scotland, East of Scotland and North of Scotland. From the tenders received, the Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one provider each for lots Service coverage 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

West Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the West of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the 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 maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

East Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the East of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the 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 maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

North Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the North of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the 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 maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Options: An optional extension of twelve (12) months are available on this Framework.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032cc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022723-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
Alex Little - Deputy Head of Procurement
Contact Email
alex.little1@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 01313140090

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH RED CROSS

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