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Provision of Neonatal Transport Service

University Hospitals Plymouth

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14 Aug 2024 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has announced its intention to award a contract to First Care Ambulance Limited for the Provision of Neonatal Transport Service. The procurement process, which is in the award stage, has been conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not fall under Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract, valued at approximately £780,000, will run from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029 and focuses on ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of critically ill newborns with custom ambulances and trained staff. The service will be delivered across the region identified as UKK41, primarily servicing the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust location.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in health and social work services provided by ambulance services. First Care Ambulance Limited has been recognised for their quality service, innovation, and value for money, making them a strong contender for the contract. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, specialised transport solutions with a focus on integration and social value are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Companies with capabilities in custom vehicle outfitting, neonatal care expertise, and an eco-friendly approach will find this contract aligns well with their business offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Neonatal Transport Service

Notice Description

The contract involves the provision of a dedicated ambulance service to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of critically ill newborns. The service will include fully equipped custom ambulances built to accommodate the service incubators and specialist equipment as well as fully trained ambulance staff, to work along side our specialised medical professionals trained in neonatal care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract involves the provision of a dedicated ambulance service to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of critically ill newborns. The service will include fully equipped custom ambulances built to accommodate the service incubators and specialist equipment as well as fully trained ambulance staff, to work along side our specialised medical professionals trained in neonatal care. The value of the contract is approximately PS780,000 and will run from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029. Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048afd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025866-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 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
University Hospitals Plymouth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 8DH
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Moor View
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

First Care Ambulance Limited

Further Information

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