Award

Patient Transport Service

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Tender

12 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Ambulance Service has awarded a contract for Patient Transport Services. The procurement process was completed on 17th August 2022. The contract involves the provision of services in the West, East, and North of Scotland regions. The service coverage is required round the clock, throughout the year. The buying organisation is a central purchasing body in the health industry located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies interested in providing patient transport services. Businesses in the health sector, particularly those specializing in medical transport, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage was the award, and the method used was an open procedure. Key dates included the contract award date, relevant for business planning and strategy.

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Notice Title

Patient Transport Service

Notice Description

This is a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services. The total number of lots is 3 West of Scotland, East of Scotland and North of Scotland. From the tenders received, the Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one provider each for lots Service coverage is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Please refer to the ITT Documents on PCS-Tender for more information.

Lot Information

West Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the West of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

East Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the East of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

North Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the North of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Options: An optional extension of twelve (12) months are available on this Framework.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000688566
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456524
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 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
SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
Alex Little - Deputy Head of Procurement
Contact Email
alex.little1@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 01313140090

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH RED CROSS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445939
    Patient Transport Service - This is a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services. The total number of lots is 3 West of Scotland, East of Scotland and North of Scotland. From the tenders received, the Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one provider each for lots Service coverage is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Please refer to the ITT Documents on PCS-Tender for more information.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456524
    Patient Transport Service - This is a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services. The total number of lots is 3 West of Scotland, East of Scotland and North of Scotland. From the tenders received, the Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one provider each for lots Service coverage is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Please refer to the ITT Documents on PCS-Tender for more information.

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