Tender

Third Party Provider Transport Framework

NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

15 May 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is planning a tender for the "Third Party Provider Transport Framework" to support emergency and patient transport services in the region. The procurement process is currently at the "tender" stage, with the intention to publish the tender opportunity on 1st July 2024. This framework will include various lots for taxi services, patient transport services, emergency response services, and paramedic-led services, specifically tailored for different operational regions within the North East of England. The deadline for submissions is set for 30th August 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses offering emergency response, patient conveyance, and taxi services within the North East of England. Companies with the capacity and capability to provide these services are encouraged to prepare for the tender release on 1st July 2024. The North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust operates across a wide geographical area, responding to a significant number of incidents annually, making it an attractive contract for companies looking to expand their service provision in the healthcare transport sector.

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Notice Title

Third Party Provider Transport Framework

Notice Description

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) are the Ambulance (Blue Light) Emergency Service for the North East of England. As one of 10 English NHS Ambulance Trusts, we work across the region to provide emergency ambulance care and patient transport services to over 2.7 million people. We also provide the regions 999 and NHS 111 non-emergency phone lines, provide medical cover at events, and deliver first aid training to businesses and communities in the North East. We operate from 60+ sites and cover almost 3,500 square miles, including the counties of Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and the boroughs of Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. We employ more than 3,000 people and respond to approx 400,000 emergency and urgent incidents each year. During periods of peak demand and maximum capacity, NEAS call upon third party provider partners to support our response to emergencies and patient transport requirements. Currently we have contracts in place with partner organisations until 31st March 2025, including regional taxi services which play an important role in transporting patients to and from appointments. The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of our current position, and our intention to carry out a procurement exercise to retender these services. Our intention is to publish this tender opportunity 1st July 2024. This will provide sufficient time between tender issue and end date of the current contracts in which to complete the tender and award process, as well as required mobilisation of any newly appointed providers. Providers with the capacity and capability to provide emergency response, patient conveyance and/or taxi services within the North East of England are asked to note this PIN and the planned tender issue date (1st July 2024). An outline of the proposed lot structure is provided further within this PIN, with detailed specifications of each lot to be included within the tender documents when published.

Lot Information

Taxi Services - Walking Patients only

This Lot 1 is for the provision of Taxi Service for walking patients only. Based on the NEAS operational regions, this Lot is broken down into 3 sub-lots as follows: 1A - North - (Northumberland & North of Tyne) 1B - Central - (South of Tyne & North Durham) 1C - South - (South Durham & Teesside)

Taxi Services - Wheelchair & Walking Patients

This Lot 2 is for the provision of Taxi Service for wheelchair and walking patients. Based on the NEAS operational regions, this Lot is broken down into 3 sub-lots as follows: 2A - North - (Northumberland & North of Tyne) 2B - Central - (South of Tyne & North Durham) 2C - South - (South Durham & Teesside)

Patient Transport Services (Single Crewed) - Walking Patients only

This Lot 3 is for the provision of single crewed Patient Transport Services (PTS) for walking patients only. Based on the NEAS operational regions, this Lot is broken down into 3 sub-lots as follows: 3A - North - (Northumberland & North of Tyne) 3B - Central - (South of Tyne & North Durham) 3C - South - (South Durham & Teesside)

Patient Transport Services (Single Crewed) - Wheelchair & Walking Patients

This Lot 4 is for the provision of single crewed Patient Transport Services (PTS) for wheelchair and walking patients. Based on the NEAS operational regions, this Lot is broken down into 3 sub-lots as follows: 4A - North - (Northumberland & North of Tyne) 4B - Central - (South of Tyne & North Durham) 4C - South - (South Durham & Teesside)

Patient Transport Services (Double Crewed) - Walking Patients only

This Lot 5 is for the provision of double crewed Patient Transport Services (PTS) for walking patients only. Based on the NEAS operational regions, this Lot is broken down into 3 sub-lots as follows: 5A - North - (Northumberland & North of Tyne) 5B - Central - (South of Tyne & North Durham) 5C - South - (South Durham & Teesside)

Patient Transport Services (Double Crewed) - Wheelchair & Walking Patients

This Lot 6 is for the provision of double crewed Patient Transport Services (PTS) for wheelchair and walking patients. Based on the NEAS operational regions, this Lot is broken down into 3 sub-lots as follows: 6A - North - (Northumberland & North of Tyne) 6B - Central - (South of Tyne & North Durham) 6C - South - (South Durham & Teesside)

Patient Transport Services (Double Crewed) - Stretcher Patients

This Lot 7 is for the provision of double crewed Patient Transport Services (PTS) for stretcher patients, with capacity for up to two (2) stretcher patients. Based on the NEAS operational regions, this Lot is broken down into 3 sub-lots as follows: 7A - North - (Northumberland & North of Tyne) 7B - Central - (South of Tyne & North Durham) 7C - South - (South Durham & Teesside)

Rapid Emergency Response - Single Crewed Paramedic Led

This Lot 8 is for the provision of single crewed (Paramedic) Emergency Rapid Response services. Vehicle type: - Emergency (Blue Light) Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) Based on the NEAS operational regions, this Lot is broken down into 3 sub-lots as follows: 8A - North - (Northumberland & North of Tyne) 8B - Central - (South of Tyne & North Durham) 8C - South - (South Durham & Teesside)

Urgent Care (Non-Paramedic) Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Stretcher Patients

This Lot 9 is for the provision of urgent care, non-paramedic double crewed Ambulance (DCA) with the capacity for up to two stretcher patients. Based on the NEAS operational regions, this Lot is broken down into 3 sub-lots as follows: 9A - North - (Northumberland & North of Tyne) 9B - Central - (South of Tyne & North Durham) 9C - South - (South Durham & Teesside)

Emergency Response (Double Crewed Ambulance) - Technician Led for Stretcher Patients

This Lot 10 is for the provision of Emergency double crewed Ambulance (DCA) services for stretcher patients. To be Technician led and with the capacity for up to two stretcher patients. Based on the NEAS operational regions, this Lot is broken down into 3 sub-lots as follows: 10A - North - (Northumberland & North of Tyne) 10B - Central - (South of Tyne & North Durham) 10C - South - (South Durham & Teesside)

Emergency Response (Double Crewed Ambulance) - Paramedic Led for Stretcher Patients

This Lot 11 is for the provision of Emergency double crewed Ambulance (DCA) services for stretcher patients. To be Paramedic led and with the capacity for up to two stretcher patients. Based on the NEAS operational regions, this Lot is broken down into 3 sub-lots as follows: 11A - North - (Northumberland & North of Tyne) 11B - Central - (South of Tyne & North Durham) 11C - South - (South Durham & Teesside)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0459c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015438-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

85142000 - Paramedical services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Mr Shaun Mulligan
Contact Email
shaun.mulligan@neas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1914302000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
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
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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