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title: "Non Emergency Patient Transport Services UHMB"
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buyer: "NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND"
published: "2021-06-14"
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# Non Emergency Patient Transport Services UHMB

Buyer: NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f13f988-a1d2-44f7-b381-5bcc9f687ec3

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## Summary

The North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund is seeking tenders for the Non Emergency Patient Transport Services for the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, valued at £1,500,000, encompasses transport services primarily within the North West of England, specifically addressing the needs of local hospitals including Furness General Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure (below threshold), and responses must be submitted by 6th July 2021. The service delivery period is from September 1, 2021, until September 2, 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport and healthcare service sectors, particularly those specialising in patient transport, ambulance services, or health-related logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on ensuring an efficient and quality service designed for patient safety and timeliness. Engaging in this contract could enhance service capabilities and expand client reach within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

To Provide University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Non Emergency Patient Transfer Services. Furness General Hospital ( 7 days) 8am to 8pm Estimated weekly journeys 35 Royal Lancaster Infirmary (Mon - Fri) 9am to 9pm Estimated weekly Journeys 40 Royal Lancaster Infirmary 24hr cover (7 days) Estimated weekly Journeys 160 Westmorland General Hospital any of the three vehicles may be asked to go to WGH to assist with patient transport In addition, the Trust also requires an ad-hoc on-site and inter-site transfer and, discharge service at other times as required. Outside of Hours Bank Holidays Out of Area Transfers The key deliverables of the Service are: * Enablement of patient transfer and discharges * Patient Safety * Fit for purpose service * Efficiencies - fixed costs and timeliness * Auditable Quality Assurance Suppliers Instructions on How to Express Interest is attached within section 5.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac77fcf3-2207-4c08-97e3-b8e7525d3ea9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 2 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND |
| 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)
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 11:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac77fcf3-2207-4c08-97e3-b8e7525d3ea9
- 21 May 2021 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac77fcf3-2207-4c08-97e3-b8e7525d3ea9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac77fcf3-2207-4c08-97e3-b8e7525d3ea9
  14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/078f108f-0d49-4ab6-b1c9-8c63ef8b337d
  Bravo Portal
- https://uhmb.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Notice URLs

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

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