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title: "Provision of patient observation & transport services"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of patient observation & transport services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fb1504c-d048-4d9e-a2b8-19fc015936dd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, seeking to engage a contractor for the 'Provision of patient observation & transport services'. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a single tender action, a direct procurement process. The tender period closed on 17 May 2021, and the contract commences on 24 May 2021, concluding on 24 August 2022 with a total contract value of £118,204. The award status was confirmed on 18 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health service provision, particularly larger firms with capabilities in patient transportation and observation services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for similar contracts include those specialising in healthcare logistics and patient services, as the awarded contract has already been given to Prometheus Safe & Secure Ltd, indicating the buyer's preference for established suppliers in this critical sector.

## Notice

Provision of patient observation and transport services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4b200ed-fad9-464d-97c8-1b45238e14ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 24 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,204 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,204 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROMETHEUS SAFE & SECURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4b200ed-fad9-464d-97c8-1b45238e14ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4b200ed-fad9-464d-97c8-1b45238e14ad
  9th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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