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title: "Secure Patient Transport"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2cf4d7a3-19db-464d-b265-3fae317d580c"
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buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Secure Patient Transport

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cf4d7a3-19db-464d-b265-3fae317d580c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which is seeking to award contracts for the "Secure Patient Transport" service. This initiative falls under the transport services category and is set to take place in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having closed on 12th August 2020. The awarded contracts are valued at £800,000 and span from 1st February 2021 to 31st January 2024, focusing on the secure transportation of patients with mental health needs.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing transport services. Businesses that specialise in patient care transportation, mental health support, or logistics management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process could help these organisations expand their service offerings and build a robust relationship with a key healthcare provider.

## Notice

To provide a comprehensive service for Secure Patient Transport. The key objectives are: (a) Secure Patient Transport Service (b) Patient Transportation Home Service The Authority is seeking Suppliers to provide a high quality, cost effective service for the safe and efficient transportation of patients with mental health and mental capacity issues, and a reliable patient transportation home service from the Authority's inpatient units or 3rd party inpatient units. Additional information: This is a one step process all bids must be received by the stated closing time and date, 12 noon, 12th Augusts 200

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f77234e-772d-44ed-8e85-5df680b68982 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DEFINITIVE PSA; SECURE CARE; STARCROSS TRADING LIMITED T/A BEARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f77234e-772d-44ed-8e85-5df680b68982
- 6 Jul 2020 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff07dd9-d7b7-473d-a146-9b15d79adc89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f77234e-772d-44ed-8e85-5df680b68982
  11th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff07dd9-d7b7-473d-a146-9b15d79adc89
  6th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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