--- title: "Secure Patient Transport (TEWV)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83c5b756-d485-4d75-bd08-32ce1e4c7333" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83c5b756-d485-4d75-bd08-32ce1e4c7333" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83c5b756-d485-4d75-bd08-32ce1e4c7333.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83c5b756-d485-4d75-bd08-32ce1e4c7333.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEES ESK & WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST" published: "2024-08-07" --- # Secure Patient Transport (TEWV) Buyer: TEES ESK & WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83c5b756-d485-4d75-bd08-32ce1e4c7333 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83c5b756-d485-4d75-bd08-32ce1e4c7333) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83c5b756-d485-4d75-bd08-32ce1e4c7333.json) ## Summary Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure a Secure Patient Transport Service, a Trust-wide service with additional coverage for the Humber and North Yorkshire ICB. The service will operate 24/7, 365 days a year to facilitate 'hospital to hospital' and 'community to hospital' transport for patients. It is classified under the CPV codes for ambulances, patient-transport vehicles, prisoner-transport vehicles, and health services. This open procedure tender, with an estimated contract value of £1.4 million over three years plus potential extensions, is currently in the Tender stage. Key dates include the deadline for expressions of interest on 23rd August 2024 at noon, and the tender submission deadline on 2nd September 2024 at noon. The contract is slated to commence on 1st January 2025, following a mobilisation period beginning on 1st November 2024. The services must meet Care Quality Commission standards and be registered accordingly. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and transport sectors, particularly those specialising in secure patient transport. Companies with capabilities in providing a range of secure vehicles such as secure cars, medium-sized minibuses, and secure ambulances would be well-suited to compete. The contract's substantial value and multi-year duration offer stability and revenue potential, making it an attractive proposition. Experienced providers who can demonstrate compliance with national care standards and have a robust operational framework to support 24/7 service demands will be in a strong position to capitalise on this opportunity. ## Notice Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for a Secure Patient Transport Service. The service will be a Trust wide service to provide 'hospital to hospital' transport, this will also incorporate Humber and North Yorkshires ICB service 'community to hospital' transport. The service is required to transfer service users from one facility to another for the purposes of relocation or to receive treatment in an inpatient setting. The service must be available at any time of day or night, including weekends, bank holidays etc. 24/7 365 days a year. The Procurement process is a competitive one stage process under the Provider Selection Regime. The contract is for a period of 36 months (plus 2x1year extension) with a contract value of approximately PS1.4 million over a period of 3 years. The estimated start date is 1st January 2025 with a mobilisation period from the contract award date of 1st November 2024. The successful provider must meet all Care Quality Commission (CQC) national standards and must be registered with the Care Quality Commission. The types of vehicles required for this contract are: Secure Car (including People Carrier), Medium sized minibus and Secure Ambulance. Tenders will be submitted electronically via the Cardea Portal. Please see Tender documents for more information via Cardea Portal: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/ For the expressions of interest, please click the following link https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4654&Culture=en-GB Expressions of Interest close on: 23rd August at 12pm (noon) Tender submission: 2nd September 2024 at 12pm(noon) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f8874f-2b27-4587-9c54-c4d6b44b9287 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | 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 | TEES ESK & WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST | | Locality | DARLINGTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL2 2TS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington | | Local authority | Darlington | | Electoral ward | Brinkburn & Faverdale | | Westminster constituency | Darlington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 34114121 - Ambulances - 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles - 34114210 - Prisoner-transport vehicles - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2024 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f8874f-2b27-4587-9c54-c4d6b44b9287 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f8874f-2b27-4587-9c54-c4d6b44b9287 7th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4654&Culture=en-GB - https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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