Planning

YAS 118 2021_22 Non Emergency Patient Transport Service (PTS)

YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE AUTHORITY NHS TRUST

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Planning

13 Apr 2022 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service is undertaking a procurement process to establish a framework of transport providers for patients eligible for NHS funded transport across the Yorkshire region. This tender, titled "YAS 118 2021_22 Non Emergency Patient Transport Service (PTS)", is classified under ambulance services and involves six distinct lots, each addressing different categories of transport needs. Key locations for service delivery include North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, North Lincs, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 30 May 2022. The anticipated value of the contract is approximately £48 million.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for transport providers, including private ambulance services and taxi companies equipped to handle various patient mobility requirements. Businesses that can offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles and are familiar with the specific needs of patients with complex mobility challenges will be particularly well-suited to compete for the contract. Registration on the 'Health Family Single e-Commercial System' (Atamis) is required for suppliers wishing to submit proposals.

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Notice Title

YAS 118 2021_22 Non Emergency Patient Transport Service (PTS)

Notice Description

Yorkshire Ambulance service are looking to engage the market to establish a Framework Agreement consisting of a range of patient-focused transport providers who are suitably qualified, this provision is for Private Providers and Taxi services across the Yorkshire region. The service shall be used mostly by the Patient Transport Service (PTS), for patients eligible for NHS funded transport who are unable to travel to their healthcare appointments by other means due to their medical condition. This also includes discharges, transfers, admissions and low acuity transport.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Standard Car

A vehicle with capacity to transport a minimum of three (3) patients able to get in and out of a standard car with minimal assistance on any journey. This includes children travelling with an escort

Lot 2 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle and Driver only

A vehicle with capacity to transport patients able to get in and out of a standard car with minimal assistance, children travelling with an escort and patients travelling in their own wheelchair.

Lot 3 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle and driver only with bespoke bulkhead

A vehicle with capacity to transport patients able to get in and out of a standard car with minimal assistance, children travelling with an escort and patients travelling in their own wheelchair. Vehicles must have suitable bespoke bulkheads in situ with all rear cabin surfaces to be covered in a wipeable material. Patients booked as MTA (Must Travel Alone) due to an infection status would be transported in these vehicles with PPE requirements to be followed at all time (i.e Covid 19 Positive)

Lot 4 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle and Driver only and Requirement for Moving a

A vehicle with capacity to transport patients able to get in and out of a standard car with minimal assistance, children travelling with an escort, patients travelling in their own wheelchair, and patients who require moving and handling equipment and assistance

Lot 5 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle with Driver and Additional Crew Member and R

A vehicle with capacity to transport patients able to get in and out of a standard car with minimal assistance, children travelling with an escort, patients travelling in their own wheelchair, and patients who require moving and handling equipment and assistance. All may require the assistance from an additional crew member.

Lot 6 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle with Driver and Additional Crew Member and R

A vehicle with capacity to transport patients able to get in and out of a standard car with minimal assistance, children travelling with an escort, patients travelling in their own wheelchair, and patients who require additional moving and handling equipment and assistance. All may require the assistance from an additional crew member.

Lot 7 Stretcher Vehicle

A provider registered with the Care Quality Commission and a vehicle with capacity to transport patients able to get in and out of a standard car with minimal assistance, children travelling with an escort, patients travelling in their own wheelchair, patients travelling on a stretcher, All may require moving and handling equipment and assistance and the assistance from an additional crew member

Lot 8 Complex Mobility Patients

A provider registered with the Care Quality Commission and a vehicle with capacity to transport patients with complex mobility needs. This will require moving and handling equipment and assistance and more than two (2) crew members.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032d4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009905-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

60120000 - Taxi services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE AUTHORITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Tracy Baker
Contact Email
yas.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 8EE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

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