--- title: "Winter Discharge Patient Transport Service ( On day Service)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d276ae3-11a4-4c4d-8c5e-6ee52473a2d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d276ae3-11a4-4c4d-8c5e-6ee52473a2d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d276ae3-11a4-4c4d-8c5e-6ee52473a2d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d276ae3-11a4-4c4d-8c5e-6ee52473a2d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOE-CPC" published: "2017-10-06" --- # Winter Discharge Patient Transport Service ( On day Service) Buyer: NOE-CPC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d276ae3-11a4-4c4d-8c5e-6ee52473a2d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d276ae3-11a4-4c4d-8c5e-6ee52473a2d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d276ae3-11a4-4c4d-8c5e-6ee52473a2d3.json) ## Summary The NOE-CPC is seeking proposals for the Winter Discharge Patient Transport Service, a crucial initiative under the non-emergency health care transport sector, which aims to provide safe and timely transportation for patients with medical needs. This procurement falls under an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period closing on 20 October 2017. The service will be provided in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, beginning on 21 October 2017 and lasting until 2 April 2018. Key priorities include quality service delivery and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport and healthcare sectors, particularly those offering patient-focused transport solutions. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with quality standards and a capacity to deliver services in a timely and respectful manner would be ideally suited to participate. With the emphasis on providing value for money and meeting the specific needs of healthcare providers and patients, this is a prime chance for businesses aiming to grow their footprint in the public health transport service market. ## Notice The Department of Health defines Non-emergency Health Care Transport Service (NUHCTS) activity as being typified by the non-urgent, planned transportation of patients, with a medical need for transport, to and from a premises providing NHS healthcare and between NHS healthcare providers. The overarching principle of NUHCTS is that patients who are eligible for transport will receive safe, timely and comfortable transport, without detriment to their medical condition. The current guidance underpinning this service specification is that issued by the Department of Health in 2007. In the event of changes to National Policy Guidance, General Condition 13 in the NHS Standar A high quality, flexible and adaptable service that can meet, grow and respond to the changing needs of the healthcare environment. To provide a safe environment with suitable trained staff for patients to travel to their destination. An effective timely Health Care Transport Service that meets the quality levels outlined in Schedule 4 Quality Requirements. Patients will arrive and depart safely, and in a timely manner. Patients will be collected promptly, within key performance indicators (KPIs) timescales. A service that is patient centric, treating patients with courtesy, dignity and respect at all times. The service provider shall demonstrate a commitment to reduce carbon emissions and the carbon footprint of service users journeys where possible. A service that delivers value for money for the healthcare Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/babd0dd3-7481-4bd0-93ac-f7bf3e902671 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2017 - 2 Apr 2018 | | 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 | NOE-CPC | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S5 7AU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Burngreave | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 6 Oct 2017 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/babd0dd3-7481-4bd0-93ac-f7bf3e902671 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/babd0dd3-7481-4bd0-93ac-f7bf3e902671 6th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d276ae3-11a4-4c4d-8c5e-6ee52473a2d3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d276ae3-11a4-4c4d-8c5e-6ee52473a2d3.json.