Award

Rapid Response and Resettlement

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Tender

22 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, led by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, sought a service provider for "Rapid Response and Resettlement". This initiative is critical within the health industry, specifically focusing on transporting older patients home from healthcare facilities in Glasgow, UK. The tender was completed with a total contract value of £732,000. Although the contract has been awarded, the initial tender period ended on 22 April 2022, with the last significant activity on 30 May 2022 when the contract was signed. The procurement was executed via an open method, allowing a broad range of potential suppliers to participate.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare transportation and support services, particularly those with experience in assisting vulnerable populations. Suppliers capable of running a reliable, efficient transport service, and those with a strong understanding of the health sector's requirements will be well-placed to compete. Considering the focus on transport logistics and patient care, companies offering advanced logistical solutions or supplementary care services would be highly relevant candidates for future engagements in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

Rapid Response and Resettlement

Notice Description

NHSGG&C seek an organisation that will provide a service of -collecting older people over the age of 60 years of age (or with identified vulnerabilities), who do not require to be admitted to hospital, from accident and emergency departments, discharge lounges and specific wards, and safely transporting them home. There may also be circumstances where the patient meets the criteria, where a transfer to an alternative care setting such as care or residential home is appropriate. - assisting the older person into their home and helping them to settle, ensuring their basic needs (with the exception of personal care) are met. - contacting the person the next day to offer any additional short-term practical support. - signposting the individual to statutory or third sector services to support ongoing needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The main scope of this procurement is to provide a Managed Transport Service for older patients returning home from Assessment Units, Assessment Wards and Emergency Departments and resettling them in their home. This initiative aims to reduce the number of hospital readmissions by providing adequate home support. The overall objective of the Contract is to provide NHSGG&C with a service to transport patients in a safe, timely, efficient and economic manner. Availability, punctuality and reliability of the services are essential in this contract

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000687811
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453588
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85112200 - Outpatient care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,220,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£244,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£732,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
Emma Fleck, Louise Gunson
Contact Email
emma.fleck@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, louise.gunson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412782765, +44 7812770041

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 2HJ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444137
    Rapid Response and Resettlement - NHSGG&C seek an organisation that will provide a service of -collecting older people over the age of 60 years of age (or with identified vulnerabilities), who do not require to be admitted to hospital, from accident and emergency departments, discharge lounges and specific wards, and safely transporting them home. There may also be circumstances where the patient meets the criteria, where a transfer to an alternative care setting such as care or residential home is appropriate. - assisting the older person into their home and helping them to settle, ensuring their basic needs (with the exception of personal care) are met. - contacting the person the next day to offer any additional short-term practical support. - signposting the individual to statutory or third sector services to support ongoing needs.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453588
    Rapid Response and Resettlement - NHSGG&C seek an organisation that will provide a service of -collecting older people over the age of 60 years of age (or with identified vulnerabilities), who do not require to be admitted to hospital, from accident and emergency departments, discharge lounges and specific wards, and safely transporting them home. There may also be circumstances where the patient meets the criteria, where a transfer to an alternative care setting such as care or residential home is appropriate. - assisting the older person into their home and helping them to settle, ensuring their basic needs (with the exception of personal care) are met. - contacting the person the next day to offer any additional short-term practical support. - signposting the individual to statutory or third sector services to support ongoing needs.

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