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Patient Transport Services

NHS Shared Business Services

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Planning

22 Jul 2022 at 15:53

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is planning to establish a Framework Agreement for Patient Transport Services and related goods and services to be utilised by NHS SBS Approved Organisations across the UK. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) signals the intent to engage with the market, and interested businesses should contact NHS SBS via email to obtain the Request for Information. The value of the contract is estimated at £1 billion, with future market engagement sessions expected to take place in August 2022. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, and the estimated date for publication of the high-value contract notice is expected on or after 30th September 2022. Participation in this process requires a valid DUNS number for registration in the eSourcing system, SAPAriba.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in patient transportation and related vehicle provision. Companies dedicated to sustainability and social value will find themselves well-suited to compete, given the emphasis placed on these criteria in the tender evaluation. Additionally, organisations providing consultancy services, vehicle hire, and auxiliary transport services may also benefit from this substantial framework catering to NHS and social care organisations, creating a robust marketplace for competitive suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Transport Services

Notice Description

PIN NOTICE - NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Patient Transport Services and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PIN NOTICE - NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Patient Transport Services and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0354f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020041-2022
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)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

34115000 - Other passenger cars

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Shared Business Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

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