--- title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport for 3 Black Country CCGs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d1a0e52-a425-41d4-86e0-cc21c0503e16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d1a0e52-a425-41d4-86e0-cc21c0503e16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d1a0e52-a425-41d4-86e0-cc21c0503e16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d1a0e52-a425-41d4-86e0-cc21c0503e16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-06-30" --- # Non-Emergency Patient Transport for 3 Black Country CCGs Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d1a0e52-a425-41d4-86e0-cc21c0503e16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d1a0e52-a425-41d4-86e0-cc21c0503e16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d1a0e52-a425-41d4-86e0-cc21c0503e16.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, acting on behalf of NHS Dudley, NHS Wolverhampton, and NHS Sandwell & West Birmingham CCGs, is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of Non-Emergency Patient Transport services. This procurement, categorised under Health services, aims to enhance service quality, performance, and efficiency, with an end date for tender submissions set for 29th July 2019. The service will mainly be required in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 30th July 2019 and concluding on 31st July 2019. The open procurement method facilitates a fair competition for all interested providers. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the transport and healthcare services sector, particularly those with a focus on patient care and logistics. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality, responsive services while ensuring value for money are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate innovation, environmentally efficient practices, and robust use of technology will be favoured in this competitive bidding process. It is particularly suited for larger firms rather than small and medium-sized enterprises, with a strong emphasis on experience and capability in managing similar services. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Dudley CCG (the lead commissioner), NHS Wolverhampton CCG and NHS Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG (referred to as the Commissioner(s)) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for the service(s). Bidders should note that the service is also being procured on behalf of the named associates who are listed in the particulars of contract and in the OJEU notice. The objectives of the service are to ensure that delivery is high quality, responsive, high performing, provides value for money, is environmentally efficient and innovative in the use of information technology. * High quality; patient centred services delivered in a safe, friendly and effective manner by appropriately trained staff in clean, comfortable, fit for purpose vehicles. Preservation of patient's privacy and dignity will be respected. Minimising journey times and ensuring prompt arrival/ collection is imperative. * Responsive; the service must provide flexibility in order to respond to changing needs such as but not limited to new destinations and late requests, and also be flexible in relation to arrival/ collection times including evenings and weekends. * High Performance; Robust information must be provided as specified in relation to activity, finance and quality of service provision. Communication with Commissioners must be effective to ensure flexible, innovative approaches are considered with continuous service improvement being a priority. * Value for money; the service must be affordable, cost effective, sustainable and provide value for money. * Environmentally efficient; the service must take action to reduce the carbon footprint of patient journeys wherever possible and be committed to ensuring vehicle emissions are minimised. * Innovative in the use of information technology; ensuring the use of robust systems and best practice when scheduling activity and also responding to future needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8d7961-2ca7-4c31-851c-ab6f85263f06 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DUDLEY | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY5 1RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | Brierley Hill & Wordsley South | | Westminster constituency | Stourbridge | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2019 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8d7961-2ca7-4c31-851c-ab6f85263f06 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8d7961-2ca7-4c31-851c-ab6f85263f06 30th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29040&B=OGC Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.dudleyccg.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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