Tender

NECS522 NEAS TPP Framework - ITT

NHS NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

15 Jul 2024 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is inviting proposals for the NECS522 NEAS TPP Framework - ITT tender, under the services procurement category for Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The procurement process is currently at the active stage, with a closing date for submission of competition response by 12:00 noon on 29 August 2024. The tender covers multiple lots across operational areas in Northumberland, Tyne, Durham, and Teesside regions.

This tender by the NHS North East Ambulance Service presents business opportunities for providers of patient transport and emergency conveyance services. Companies with experience in healthcare transportation and patient mobility services, including taxi services and ambulance operations, would be well-suited to bid for the various lots available. The electronic submission method through the Atamis portal ensures streamlined communication and access to the tender process, supporting potential providers in submitting their proposals effectively.

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Notice Title

NECS522 NEAS TPP Framework - ITT

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside The framework agreement (framework) will be set out into eleven (11) distinct lots, each broken down further into sub-lots to ensure coverage across the above geographical/operational areas. Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Further details of the Authority's requirements under the Framework Agreement and Call-Off Contract(s) and other relevant information are detailed in the Specification of Requirements. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility - Walking Patients Only NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Lot 2 Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Wheelchair and Walking patients NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Lot 3 Single Crewed Vehicle - PTS

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside The framework agreement (framework) will be set out into eleven (11) distinct lots, each broken down further into sub-lots to ensure coverage across the above geographical/operational areas. Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Walking patients only NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Lot 4 Single Crewed Vehicle - PTS

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Wheelchair and Walking patients NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Lot 5 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Walking patients only NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Lot 6 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Wheelchair and walking patients NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Lot 7 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Stretcher patients NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Lot 8 Single Crewed Vehicle - Unscheduled Care

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Clinical Skill Level: Paramedic Additional Descriptor: Emergency Response Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Lot 9 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Clinical Skill Level: Non-Paramedic Patient Mobility: Stretcher Patients Additional Descriptor: Urgent Care NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Lot 10 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Clinical Skill Level: Technician-led Patient Mobility: Stretcher patients Additional Descriptor: Emergency Response NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Lot 11 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Clinical Skill Level: Paramedic-led Patient Mobility: Stretcher patients Additional Descriptor: Emergency Response NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047d8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021729-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 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
NHS NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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