Award

Patient Transport Services from Aberdeen Airport and/or ferry terminal to Aberdeen Hospitals

NHS ORKNEY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2024 at 14:15

Tender

04 Oct 2023 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Orkney Health Board has completed an award for Patient Transport Services from Aberdeen Airport and/or ferry terminal to Aberdeen Hospitals. The contract is for a total amount of 950,000 GBP with the option for 2 x 12 month extension periods. The procurement falls under the services category and is governed by the open procedure. The awarded supplier is Falcon Coach Hire Ltd. The contract was signed on 30th January 2024.

This procurement process provides opportunities for businesses in the road passenger-transport services industry. Companies with experience in providing patient transport services, especially for non-emergency patients, and possessing the necessary insurance cover would be well-suited to compete. The contract involves transporting patients between Aberdeen Airport and various hospitals in the Aberdeen area, requiring a focus on service quality and competitive pricing.

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Notice Title

Patient Transport Services from Aberdeen Airport and/or ferry terminal to Aberdeen Hospitals

Notice Description

NHS Orkney Health Board has a requirement for the provision of a patient transport service for non-emergency patients and their escorts from both Orkney and Shetland. The contractor shall be responsible for the assistance and safe passage of the patients between Aberdeen Airport and/or Ferry Terminal and various hospitals in the Aberdeen area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Orkney Health Board has a requirement for the provision of a patient transport service for non-emergency patients and their escorts from both Orkney and Shetland. The contractor shall be responsible for the assistance and safe passage of the patients between Aberdeen Airport and/or Ferry Terminal and various hospitals in the Aberdeen area. Additional information: The following insurance cover and minimum levels are required: Public Liability Insurance (5m GBP for any one event) Employers Liability Insurance (5m GBP for any one event) Motor Fleet Insurance

Renewal: In addition to the initial 48 month contract period there is an option for 2 x 12 month extensions. The estimated total contract value is for the entire 72 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0407c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003893-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20242 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
NHS ORKNEY
Additional Buyers

NHS SHETLAND

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirsty.francis@nhs.scot, shet-hb.information@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 01595743029, +44 1856888226

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NZ
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FALCON COACH HIRE

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