Tender

Supply of Secure Patient Transport (SPT) Service to NTW Solutions Ltd (on behalf of Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

09 Aug 2023 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier to provide a Secure Patient Transport (SPT) Service. The service involves transporting patients between various locations, including in-patient departments and community sites, using secure vehicles. The contract duration is 720 days, with an option for a one-year extension. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 8th September 2023. The buying organisation is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, and the tender falls under the services category.

This tender by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust presents an opportunity for businesses in the special-purpose road passenger-transport services sector. Companies that provide secure patient transport services with 24/7 availability, including bank holidays, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic and written submission methods accepted. The award criteria are based on price, and the bid validity period extends until 15th December 2023, creating a window for potential growth and collaboration for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

Supply of Secure Patient Transport (SPT) Service to NTW Solutions Ltd (on behalf of Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

A planned and reactive SPT services is required for the transport of patients to and from agreed addresses, this would be both in-patient to in-patient departments across Trust sites, as well as community locations to and from hospitals. On occasion, this will include out of area moves and repatriations of patients between other NHS Trusts and bed management moves by the Authority. Most of this service will require the use of an appropriate secure vehicle. In some instances, an escort(s) may be required, this will be agreed at the booking stage and agreed as part of the care planning and risk assessments of patients with the clinical team or the lead responsible for the patient conveyance. It is an expectation that this service will operate seven days per week, 24 hours per day including bank holidays. Activity out of hours and on weekends and bank holidays should be less due to less patient movement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A planned and reactive SPT services is required for the transport of patients to and from agreed addresses, this would be both in-patient to in-patient departments across Trust sites, as well as community locations to and from hospitals. On occasion, this will include out of area moves and repatriations of patients between other NHS Trusts and bed management moves by the Authority.

Most of this service will require the use of an appropriate secure vehicle. In some instances, an escort(s) may be required, this will be agreed at the booking stage and agreed as part of the care planning and risk assessments of patients with the clinical team or the lead responsible for the patient conveyance.

It is an expectation that this service will operate seven days per week, 24 hours per day including bank holidays. Activity out of hours and on weekends and bank holidays should be less due to less patient movement.

Renewal: Option for one year (12 month) extension, subject to mutually signed Contract Variation Note

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ee3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023217-2023
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)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Leigh Tidyman
Contact Email
leigh.tidyman@ntw.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7812775383

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE3 3XT
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

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