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title: "Specialist Secure Transport"
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# Specialist Secure Transport

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a536f80-90d4-4ff0-80d8-925336a0ee57

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the "Specialist Secure Patient Transport" service, aimed at transporting patients securely throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, primarily servicing the North East of England. This procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a total contract value of £570,000 and the initial term set for 24 months, commencing from 2nd August 2018, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. Interested suppliers had until noon on 8th March 2018 to express their interest.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transport and secure vehicle services. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with Care Quality Commission standards, alongside the ability to provide a diverse fleet of vehicles suitable for various patient needs, will be well-positioned to compete. This initiative particularly suits small and medium-sized enterprises with the capability to provide 24/7 services and the necessary contingency measures to ensure uninterrupted operations.

## Notice

SCOPE OF THE SERVICE A Specialist Secure Patient Transport service is required for the transport of patients for Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. Secure Patient Transport for the purpose of this Agreement is defined as follows: 'a service to transport patients that the Trust deem following a risk assessment requiring this level of transportation using the vehicle(s) Whilst anticipating that the majority of service requirements will be within the North East of England area the Contractor is expected to cover England, Scotland and Wales. The successful contractor must meet all Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards national standards and must be registered with the Care Quality Commission. The successful contractor must satisfy the Trust requirements in relation to Patient Confidentiality and Information Security. The service must be available at any time of the day or night, including weekends, bank holidays and public holidays 24/7 365 days a year. Vehicles All vehicles must be fit for purpose, comply with road traffic acts and local licensing authority and have appropriate insurance. The contractor must provide a variety of multi-purpose vehicles including covert vehicles with capacity to take up to 6 escorts with patients in a secure rear saloon and covert cell vehicles fitted with Home Office approved Cat B cell. Vehicle checks must be carried out by the driver prior to commencing any journey. The contractor must have resilient contingency plans to deal with breakdowns of vehicles. Vehicles to include the following basic layout, as a minimum: * Driver isolated in cab area from rear saloon where up to 6 passengers may be located; * Intercom system or equivalent must be in place between the driver in the cab area and passengers; * Vehicles must be able to be contacted by your organisation; * Secure area within rear saloon for patient and escort must be seated; * Access to rear area to be via side loading door. Step access to support entry/exit if required. Grab rails at both sides of door to assist with access; * Saloon to have heating system; * Vehicles to have wheelchair access and wheelchair anchoring suitable for manual and electronic wheelchairs when requested; * Vehicles must have the ability to carry oxygen; * Vehicles must have the capacity to transport patients belongings; * Vehicle must be equipped with first aid kits; * The supplier may be required to supply vehicles that have the ability to transfer bariatric patients in excess of 25 stone. Initial term 24 months with an option for a further 2 x 12 months. To express your interest please go to the following link : https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3818&Culture=en-GBEventID=3759&Culture=en-GB Expressions of interest closes 12:00 Noon 08/03/2018 Additional information: Initial term 24 months with an option for a further 2 x 12 months. To express your interest please go to the following link : https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3818&Culture=en-GBEventID=3759&Culture=en-GB Expressions of interest closes 12:00 Noon 08/03/2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949cc606-400f-4566-8644-3992979e5e10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2018 - 1 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £570,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERS TRANSITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2018 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949cc606-400f-4566-8644-3992979e5e10
- 9 Feb 2018 at 12:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62053511-e320-4e33-bbd7-9397f06bbb94
- 19 Jan 2018 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62053511-e320-4e33-bbd7-9397f06bbb94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949cc606-400f-4566-8644-3992979e5e10
  12th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62053511-e320-4e33-bbd7-9397f06bbb94
  9th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a03989ec-bdde-451d-811f-1c4fd0264be0
  Link to express an interest
- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3818&Culture=en-GB
  Express an interest Link

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3818&Culture=en-GBEventID=3759&Culture=en-GB

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