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title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NUH_2020_203)"
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# Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NUH_2020_203)

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0286c3c4-b8af-48d6-881b-be45a0e84005

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## Summary

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is currently conducting a tender process for its Non-Emergency Patient Transport service (NUH_2020_203). This procurement falls within the healthcare industry, specifically under patient-transport vehicles and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The tender period is set to end on 3rd September 2020, while the contract will commence on 1st January 2021 and last until 1st February 2024. Interested suppliers should note that this open procedure is above threshold and requires responsive service provision in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK, covering essential transport requirements.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in patient transport and healthcare logistics. Businesses that can offer high-quality vehicles and staff trained for different levels of patient care would greatly benefit from engaging in this tender. Additionally, companies with the capacity to provide a 24/7 service or operate within a flexible transport framework may find significant growth potential as they compete to fulfil this crucial service for the Trust.

## Notice

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust seek a Supplier for the provision of a high quality and responsive Non-Emergency Patient Transport service that can support both the transfer of patients between QMC and City Hospital and discharge from said Premises to destinations outside of the Authority, using vehicles and Staff suited to differing levels of care required to meet patients' needs: 24/7 service cover to support the Emergency Department at QMC and two 12 hour service covers, 7 days a week to support all other transport requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d3e0839-a764-488f-a490-0d2e91f0806d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 1 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2020 at 09:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d3e0839-a764-488f-a490-0d2e91f0806d
- 31 Jul 2020 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d3e0839-a764-488f-a490-0d2e91f0806d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d3e0839-a764-488f-a490-0d2e91f0806d
  28th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49513
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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