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title: "PS320-6.16 Provision of a Discharge Ambulance Service"
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# PS320-6.16 Provision of a Discharge Ambulance Service

Buyer: NORTH TEES & HARTLEPOOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1246164c-8eac-45fd-9990-915fcd39e48b

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## Summary

The North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender titled "PS320-6.16 Provision of a Discharge Ambulance Service". This procurement, classified under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services, aims to ensure safe and efficient patient transport from hospitals. The tender is in the active stage and is open for submissions until 16th November 2017. The service will operate continuously, covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will primarily facilitate transportation between the University Hospital of Hartlepool and the University Hospital of North Tees, among other locations within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents avenues for business growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transportation and healthcare services. Companies equipped to manage patient transport logistics, deliver exceptional care during transit, and uphold safety regulations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in such tenders not only enriches the service offering of these businesses but also enhances their visibility in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust wishes to tender for the provision of a safe and efficient transport service for patients discharged from treatment at Hospitals covered by the Trust. Included in this provision will be the transfer of patients between the University Hospital of Hartlepool (UHH) and University Hospital of North Tees (UHNT) and other sites where appropriate and where required. The service will operate 7 days a week covering a 24 hour period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449de037-8fe2-4287-a4e4-883a1acd402a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| 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 | NORTH TEES & HARTLEPOOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | HARDWICK |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS19 8PE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Hardwick & Salters Lane |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2017 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449de037-8fe2-4287-a4e4-883a1acd402a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449de037-8fe2-4287-a4e4-883a1acd402a
  20th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=283570905
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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