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title: "Patient Transport - private vehicles"
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buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Patient Transport - private vehicles

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-935a72f7-ab15-4a45-b2bc-69abe281939d

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the "Patient Transport - private vehicles" contract, which is categorised under special-purpose road passenger-transport services. This contract, valued at £156,600, pertains to providing patient transport services at East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, including managing daily bookings with an agreed number of vehicles. The contract period is set from 1st March 2018 to 31st August 2018, with the procurement method being a direct single tender action below the threshold. This award notice was published on 14th March 2018, following the tender period which ended on 28th February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, especially those specialising in patient transport services. Companies with the capability to supply vehicles and manage bookings effectively could benefit from this contract, thus enhancing their service offerings and market presence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender structure is supportive of their capabilities in this domain.

## Notice

To provide Patient Transport Services at East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, with an agreed number of vehicles supplied each day. The provider will be expected to take and manage bookings received each day.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0752ddb6-8232-4405-b3dd-608ac094c41b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,600 |
| 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 | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR26 6TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Farington West |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH WEST PRIVATE AMBULANCE LIAISON SERVICES (NW PALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2018 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0752ddb6-8232-4405-b3dd-608ac094c41b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0752ddb6-8232-4405-b3dd-608ac094c41b
  14th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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