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title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-07-17"
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# Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f0d073e-c93f-4866-a001-eff410ee5b39

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for the "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service," aimed at providing an on-site patient transfer service at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This contract falls under the transport services category and is valued at £350,000. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with submissions required by 17 August 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 6 November 2017 and run until 30 November 2019, and the service will primarily operate during core specified hours from Monday to Sunday.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and healthcare services sectors, particularly those specialising in patient transport solutions. Companies that are well-suited to compete should ideally possess experience in hospital or related services and demonstrate the capability to manage on-site and inter-site transfers during varied hours. This is a prime opportunity for providers looking to expand their service offerings within the NHS infrastructure.

## Notice

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust requires a provider OR providers for an on-site patient transfer service at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary site during core specified hours. Subject to activity and demand, there may also be, during core hours, a requirement to carry out ad hoc discharges or transfers subject to authorisation from the appropriate Trust personnel. In addition the Trust also requires an ad-hoc on-site and inter-site transfer and, discharge service at other times as required. * Core hours Monday to Friday - 10am to 8.00pm (10 hours) Monday to Friday - 6pm to midnight (6 hours) Saturday and Sunday - 11am to 7.00pm (8 hours) * Bank holidays 12 noon to 7pm (7 hours) * Out of Hours Weekdays - Midnight to 10.00am / 11.00am Weekends - 7pm to 10.00am / 11. 00am) * Out of Area Transfers Additional information: Please note that the tender information can only be accessed via the Bravo E-Tendering Portal. Upon gaining access to the portal, please complete the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) within the PQQ section of the portal and submit ONLY via the Bravo portal by the deadline date advised. No other forms of submission will be accepted. Please note that the additional tender documents are for your information only at this stage. Please DO NOT complete and return at this stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13f0d3df-aaab-4019-80ab-e0005c6195a4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 7RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal South |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2017 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13f0d3df-aaab-4019-80ab-e0005c6195a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13f0d3df-aaab-4019-80ab-e0005c6195a4
  17th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1da652f-1e0d-4869-9d67-58119aa639c5
  Access to Bravo E-Tendering Portal

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