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title: "Dedicated Discharge Vehicle to support Winter Pressures Programme at Musgrove Park Hospital"
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# Dedicated Discharge Vehicle to support Winter Pressures Programme at Musgrove Park Hospital

Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31864481-bf33-4aae-82f5-b91ef9436d14

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## Summary

The Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated discharge vehicle to support its Winter Pressures Programme at Musgrove Park Hospital, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code for patient-transport vehicles, is currently in the Award stage after successfully concluding in the Tender phase. The contract, valued at £36,540, is set to commence on 18 November 2019 and will run until 17 March 2020. The tender period ended on 13 August 2019, and the contract was awarded on 14 October 2019.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and healthcare services sectors, particularly those that can provide dedicated transport solutions. The successful provision of services in this tender will not only benefit the awarded supplier, Bristol Ambulance EMS, but also create a pathway for other businesses looking to engage with NHS procurement. Companies that offer patient transport services or related logistical support may find this an advantageous opportunity for growth.

## Notice

Dedicated Discharge vehicle, including crew, to support the current transport provisions during the busy winter period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167b36e9-970f-4d8b-8e9e-26454738c346 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2019 - 17 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,540 |
| 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 | TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL AMBULANCE EMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167b36e9-970f-4d8b-8e9e-26454738c346

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167b36e9-970f-4d8b-8e9e-26454738c346
  21st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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