--- title: "National Framework Agreement for Health and Social Care Transport - Wave 5" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fc1ddbf-eaaa-4c1f-b335-9d3268a488a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fc1ddbf-eaaa-4c1f-b335-9d3268a488a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fc1ddbf-eaaa-4c1f-b335-9d3268a488a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fc1ddbf-eaaa-4c1f-b335-9d3268a488a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2017-03-08" --- # National Framework Agreement for Health and Social Care Transport - Wave 5 Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc1ddbf-eaaa-4c1f-b335-9d3268a488a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fc1ddbf-eaaa-4c1f-b335-9d3268a488a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fc1ddbf-eaaa-4c1f-b335-9d3268a488a0.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services is currently conducting a procurement process for the National Framework Agreement for Health and Social Care Transport - Wave 5, aimed at adding providers to the framework for various UK public sector entities, including NHS Trusts and private sector bodies. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the current procurement process being the fourth reopening since its original initiation. The tender documentation is accessible online, and applications must be submitted by 12 noon on 31 March 2017, with the overarching agreement running for 60 months starting from 30 April 2017 and potentially extending for an additional two years. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering non-scheduled passenger transport, vehicle hire with drivers, and other health-related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to accommodate new market entrants and those who previously did not meet the application criteria. Companies with capacity in specialist vehicles and a commitment to public service can leverage this opportunity to expand their business within the public sector. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) in partnership with Specialist Commissioning Support Service 365 Response are seeking to add Providers to the Framework Agreement for Health and Social Care Transport, for use by or on behalf of UK public sector bodies including without limitation, (I) any National Health Service (NHS) Trust, (II) other persons and bodies exercising NHS functions or otherwise providing NHS services (including, but not limited to clinical commissioning groups, commissioning support units, NHS England and foundation trusts) (being other NHS entities), (III) other UK public sector bodies providing non-health services, (IV) private sector entitles in the UK and Isle of Man public services sector. For Providers who failed to meet the application criteria the first time of applying or for any new entrants to the market during the life of the Framework Agreement, the application process will be reopened at a minimum of 6 monthly intervals and advertised accordingly. This current procurement is the fourth such 'reopening'. Please note that applications will be processed as they are received. Additional information: The overarching agreement is for 60 Months and will end in April 2019 with options to extend by 2 years. This current procurement is the fourth such "reopening". This opportunity is also advertised on OJEU. As per section 3.3 of Document 1 The Applicant Instructions the Procurement Team will process applications as they are received. All documents associated with this procurement can be accessed via the NHS SBS eTendering portal https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. To register on EU Supply please log on to the following website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com and look for tender reference number 26286 "National Framework for Health and Social Care Transport - Wave 5". The ITT documentation will be available from Friday 20th January 2017 and should be completed and submitted by the closing date of 12 noon on 31st March 2017. For any technical support in submitting your documents please contact the e-Tendering Help-desk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com. For any other queries, please contact Andrew Payne at andrew_payne@nhs.net or telephone 0161 212 3717. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cb8204-a0e2-47df-bf4a-9c433e03cabc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 8 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2017 - 13 Apr 2019 | | 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Mar 2017 at 08:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cb8204-a0e2-47df-bf4a-9c433e03cabc - 2 Mar 2017 at 13:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cb8204-a0e2-47df-bf4a-9c433e03cabc - 20 Jan 2017 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cb8204-a0e2-47df-bf4a-9c433e03cabc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cb8204-a0e2-47df-bf4a-9c433e03cabc 8th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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