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Provision of Non Ambulatory Patient Transport

NHS LOTHIAN

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Non Ambulatory Patient Transport" is being carried out by NHS Lothian, a healthcare organisation based in Edinburgh, UK. The contract falls under the health industry category and involves the provision of additional capacity for patient transport services within NHS Lothian. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract value amounting to £53,445. The contract requires one dedicated vehicle to be available from 18th December 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses operating in the transportation services sector, specifically those offering non-ambulatory patient transport solutions. Companies with experience in providing specialized transport services for healthcare settings would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure, allowing a fair and transparent bidding process for interested suppliers. The contract period is specified, ensuring clarity on the duration of service provision and financial compensation for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Provision of Non Ambulatory Patient Transport

Notice Description

NHS Lothian requires a contract to provide additional capacity on Non Ambulatory Patient Transport. This will ensure patients encounter no delay when leaving an acute hospital setting and ensure timely patient flow through the hospitals. One dedicated vehicle is required from 18th December 2023 - 31st March 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Patient transport within NHS Lothian is provisioned via the Scottish Ambulance Service but there are occasions where capacity is maximized. On these occasions NHS Lothian may require additional patient transport, examples of which are noted below: - Non-ambulatory patients who require to be conveyed on a stretcher - Non-ambulatory patients who require to be conveyed on a trolley/stretcher, chair or stair climbers. - Some patients can be ambulant but require assistance walking to and from their homes and hospital/treatment centres. This can be for situations where: - A patient needs to be transferred home or to a homely setting, including care home - A patient requires transferred from an acute hospital to a local community hospital - A patient requires an acute inter-hospital transfer in Lothian - A patient requires a transfer from an acute hospital in Lothian to another acute hospital out with Lothian and then potentially returned Services that are out of scope of this requirement are ambulant patient transport for which NHS Lothian has existing arrangements. NHS Lothian require one dedicated vehicle to be available 7 days a week during the hours of 12pm - 8pm. Conveyances are mainly within the geographical boundaries of NHS Lothian with a small proportion of our out of area journeys to hospitals outwith but normally to neighbouring Health Board areas including Fife, Borders, Forth Valley and Lanarkshire. The intention is to award the contract to a sole supplier for the term of the contract which will run from 18th December 2023 - 31st March 2024.. Please see attached specification for full requirements. Contract period is 18th December 2023 - 31st March 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750515
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497307
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,445 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LOTHIAN
Contact Name
Jill Shearer
Contact Email
jill.shearer@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7977246891

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMVALE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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