This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2019 at 01:00

Tender

24 Oct 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by NHS Fife concerns the contract titled "Provision of Transport for Urgent Care Services". This service, classified under the healthcare industry, aims to provide drivers and vehicles for the transportation of healthcare professionals in the Fife and Kinross areas. The tender process is currently at the award stage, having begun on 2nd May 2019 and reached completion with the contract being signed on 29th January 2019. Bidders were required to submit their proposals electronically by 26th November 2018, with NHS Fife being the primary contracting authority responsible for this procurement.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing transportation services and fleet management solutions. Companies with expertise in urgent care transportation, especially those capable of delivering low-emission vehicles and complying with NHS standards, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Bidders are encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and community benefits, aligning with NHS Fife's objectives of maximising social and economic impacts within the local region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Transport for Urgent Care Services

Notice Description

Provision of transport for Urgent Care Services mainly providing agreed number of drivers and vehicles suitable for the delivery of urgent care services to transport Clinicians including General Practitioners (GPs) on board with drugs, medical equipment to and from base.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Fife intends to let a contract for a 365 days transport service for Urgent Care Service. The service will require up to four vehicles (no specified base) customised to suit the Urgent Care Service operating from 6pm to 8am each day from Monday to Thursday inclusive and from 6pm each Friday until 8am each Monday. There is an expectation Drivers will work within the European Working Time Regulations and as amended. The Service provider will provide and maintain the up to 4 vehicles for the provision of the service and will ensure service availability particularly over public holidays and busy times including the Winter and Easter festive periods. The service will be reviewed jointly by NHS Fife purchaser and the preferred service provider to implement changes in requirements due to service needs.. Successful bidder shall ensure car lease arrangement (if applicable) are in line with the contract period and also make the necessary arrangements for customizing and equip the vehicles to suit the services

Renewal: Possible two 12 months (2 years) extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000561316
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353365
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,715,350 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
November 2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Fife
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKCALDY, FIFE
Postcode
KY1 3NL
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Kirkcaldy East
Westminster Constituency
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERS Transition Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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