Award

Urgent Patient Transport Service

NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Dec 2024 at 09:18

Award

05 Dec 2024 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Urgent Patient Transport Services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), using direct award process C. The contract, valued at £772,044, is classified under the ambulance services category (CPV code 85143000). It will run from 29th July 2024 to 28th January 2026, with an option to extend for an additional three months until 24th April 2026. Located in the UKK2 region, the procurement method employed was a limited procedure, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for enterprises engaged in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in patient transport and ambulance services. With a clear focus on urgent patient transport, businesses able to provide high-quality, value-driven, collaborative services while addressing social value and health inequalities will find it advantageous to participate. The contract also prioritises ongoing professional relationships, making it an attractive proposition for reliable providers looking to secure and expand their service offerings within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

Urgent Patient Transport Service

Notice Description

The contract has been awarded using Provider Selection Regime (PSR) direct award process C. The services to be provided include Urgent Patient Transport Services. The current value of the contract is PS772,044. The contract term is from 29/07/2024 to 28/01/2026, with an option to extend for 3 months until 24/04/2026. The contract is for an existing service, with an existing provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract has been awarded using Provider Selection Regime (PSR) direct award process C. The services to be provided include Urgent Patient Transport Services. The current value of the contract is PS772,044. The contract term is from 29/07/2024 to 28/01/2026, with an option to extend for 3 months until 24/04/2026. The contract is for an existing service, with an existing provider.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded using Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040699-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£772,044 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 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 DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENHANCED CARE SERVICES

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