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Provision of a Secure Vehicle and Escorts: Non-Emergency Patient Transport ELFT

East London NHS Foundation Trust

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01 Aug 2024 at 12:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The East London NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Secure Vehicle and Escorts: Non-Emergency Patient Transport ELFT". This falls under the industry category of road transport services (CPV 60100000). The process, identified by tender ID C294981, involved the secured and respectful transportation of mental health service users. The location of execution is primarily within the UKI4 region. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd July 2024. The procurement was managed through a limited method, specifically a direct award process without prior competition publication, adhering to strict conditions stated in relevant EU directives.

This contract, valued at a combined total of £1,000,000, offers significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in patient transport services and mental health support logistics. The awarded suppliers, VKL HEALTHCARE LTD and Patient Transport (UK) Ltd, both SMB enterprises, underline the accessibility of such tenders to smaller businesses with relevant expertise. Enterprises equipped to offer tailored and secure transport solutions are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, enabling growth through the provision of vital services to public health institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Secure Vehicle and Escorts: Non-Emergency Patient Transport ELFT

Notice Description

A responsive and proportionately secure mental health transport service that conveys Service Users with dignity and respect and responds to their individual needs by providing the right vehicle and the right crew.<br/>The safe transportation of Service Users who are detained under the Mental Health Act and informal Service Users who may be at risk of absconding, causing harm to themselves, and/or causing harm to others.

Procurement Information

Provider Selection Regime: Direct Award Process C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0486b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024124-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8DE
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI4 Inner London - East
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Patient Transport (UK) Ltd

VKL HEALTHCARE LTD

Further Information

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