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title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport"
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# Non-Emergency Patient Transport

Buyer: MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7966eb06-3f49-477d-8d7c-4d074d58cc11

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service is being conducted by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The tender, classified under the services industry and specifically focusing on patient-transport vehicles, is currently in the open stage with an end date for submissions set for 4th July 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2018 and will last until 31st July 2023, with an estimated value of £3,827,200. Interested parties are encouraged to direct inquiries through the procurement portal. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in patient transport and healthcare services. Smaller enterprises and local service providers may find themselves well-suited to compete, especially those equipped to handle high-dependency and bariatric patient care. As the trust may require additional services on an ad hoc basis, companies that can demonstrate flexibility and 24-hour operational capabilities will be at a competitive advantage in fulfilling this contract.

## Notice

On the 1st July 2016 The kent and MedwayClinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) appointed a single provider for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (PTS) for all patients registered with a Kent GP who require patient transport to and from agreed treatment centers within Kent which include Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust's Hospitals.Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is committed to the provision of this service from its single provider. However, at times as a result of requests for Patient Transport falling outside of the scope for the contract there are occasions where the Trust will require on an ad hoc basis an additional Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service which will include but not limited to: 1) High Dependency, 2) Bariatric patient care, 3) By stretcher or wheelchair. The service will be expected to meet the needs of patients described above on an ad hoc basis with the ability to provide a service 24 hours per day. Additional information: Please make sure your expressions of interest and any questions you have are put through our procurement portal Due North www.lppsourcing.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69676a7d-6cf3-4ada-bd92-dd694bae0a0b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,827,200 |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDENSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 9QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Barming Heath & Teston |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69676a7d-6cf3-4ada-bd92-dd694bae0a0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69676a7d-6cf3-4ada-bd92-dd694bae0a0b
  4th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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