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Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute

NHS Highland

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Award

13 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

02 May 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland has initiated an open procurement process for "Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute." This tender is specifically aimed at providing transportation services for renal patients located primarily in the catchment areas of Mid Argyll & Kintyre, with possibilities to extend services to other Argyll regions such as Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond upon mutual agreement with the contractor. The procurement falls under the health services category, with NHS Highland acting as the buyer organisation. Submissions are invited electronically, and the tender period concludes on 14 January 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 11 February 2025 and lasts until 10 February 2026, with provision for extension. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, highlights service quality as a critical award criterion.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those with experience in healthcare transportation. Companies with a strong focus on providing reliable, high-quality services could greatly benefit from participating in this tender. The contract offers a financial ceiling of £166,800, allowing for sustainable business growth and expansion. SMEs that meet the specified financial and operational requirements, particularly those with proven experience and an established infrastructure within the geographical scope, are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute

Notice Description

The Authority requires a transportation service for renal patients residing in the catchment area of Mid Argyll & Kintyre. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time and will be subject to mutual agreement between the Authority and Contractor.

Lot Information

Oban, Lorn and Isles

NHS Highland (Argyll and Bute HSCP) requires a transportation service for patients residing in the catchment areas of Oban Lorn & Isles and Mid Argyll & Kintyre. The main Renal Unit accessed by patients from both areas is the Highlands (Belford Hospital, Fort William) and Glasgow and surrounding areas (mainly Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria). This remains subject to change. Journeys are required up to 3 times per week per patient usually from their home to their Renal Unit and return for patients to receive Dialysis. Dialysis appointments maybe spread across all seven days of the week and will include public and statutory holidays. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time (subject to mutual agreement). This service is for patients that while chronically ill, can walk unaided.. Additional Lots may be added at a later date.

Renewal: The contract has an extension option of 1 + 1 + 1 which will bring the total contract length to four years if all extension options are used.

Mid Argyll and Kintyre Peninsula

NHS Highland (Argyll and Bute HSCP) requires a transportation service for patients residing in the catchment area of Mid Argyll & Kintyre. The main Renal Units accessed by patients from this area are the Campbeltown Hospital and the Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria. This remains subject to change. Journeys are required up to 3 times per week per patient usually from their home to their Renal Unit and return for patients to receive Dialysis. Dialysis appointments may be spread across all seven days of the week and will include public and statutory holidays.. Additional Lots may be added at a later date.

Renewal: Contract period is for two years with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000765341
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534131
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£438,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled, Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM8 West Central Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Elecar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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