--- title: "Patient Transport - Provision of dedicated double-crewed ambulance for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (six month contract)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2c165f1-b2b9-4b55-b966-2b4496a873fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2c165f1-b2b9-4b55-b966-2b4496a873fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2c165f1-b2b9-4b55-b966-2b4496a873fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2c165f1-b2b9-4b55-b966-2b4496a873fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-03-01" --- # Patient Transport - Provision of dedicated double-crewed ambulance for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (six month contract) Buyer: SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2c165f1-b2b9-4b55-b966-2b4496a873fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2c165f1-b2b9-4b55-b966-2b4496a873fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2c165f1-b2b9-4b55-b966-2b4496a873fd.json) ## Summary The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of a dedicated double-crewed ambulance, designated as the Patient Transport service. This contract will run for six months, from 3rd April 2017 to 30th September 2017, with the potential for extension depending on funding availability. The procurement is categorised under the services industry and is primarily focused on southern Wiltshire and the surrounding areas of Hampshire and Dorset. Bids must be submitted through the Bravo NHS Portal by the deadline of 24th March 2017, and the estimated contract value is £45,000. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the ambulance and patient transport sector, particularly those with experience in providing healthcare logistics services. Companies that can supply reliable personnel and vehicles that meet the specific requirements of the NHS, including suitable qualifications and checks for crew members, will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the criteria outlined by the Trust are encouraged to participate, as this would foster growth and establish long-term working relationships within the public healthcare framework. ## Notice The Trust is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a dedicated Patient Transport Ambulance to operate under the direct management of the Hospital. The successful provider shall : * Provide a dedicated, double crewed vehicle seven days a week, for the period 01 April 2017 to 30 September 2017. This may be extended beyond that period dependant on funding. * The vehicle shall be under the direct instruction of the Hospital's Facilities Department, Emergency Department and Discharge Coordinators during this period. * The hours of service shall be 1100 to 2300 daily. * The principle operating area will be southern Wiltshire and surround areas of Hampshire and Dorset, although the Hospital shall be able to assign further trips where necessary. * The vehicle will be able to handle both wheelchairs and stretchers. * All crew shall be appropriately qualified, DBS checked, and experienced, and the Trust shall have the right to require proof of such. * The service shall be provided by the Supplier without subcontracting. This Contract will be let under standard NHS Terms (copy provided with tender pack). Also included within the Tender pack is a summary of previous monthly activity for this service. This information is provided as indicative only and should not be viewed as exhaustive. Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust uses the Bravo NHS Portal for advertising opportunities and managing supplier responses. All bidder participation must be via this Portal, and we do not accept quotations, clarification questions, or other communications outside of the Portal. If you wish to respond to a published opportunity : Go to https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html Click on "Current Opportunities" Select the Opportunity you are interested in, and view the attached documents. Additional information: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust uses the Bravo NHS Portal for advertising opportunities and managing supplier responses. All bidder participation must be via this Portal, and we do not accept quotations, clarification questions, or other communications outside of the Portal. If you wish to respond to a published opportunity : Go to https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html Click on "Current Opportunities" Select the Opportunity you are interested in, and view the attached documents. To participate, click on Login or Register to Participate and follow the instructions. ALL BIDDERS must comply fully with the Trust's Suppliers Code of Conduct which is published as part of the tender documentation on the Bravo portal. BIDDERS MUST NOT make direct contact with any Trust staff member, or engaged consultancy, without going via SFT Procurement & Commercial Services. The Trust reserves the right to exclude bids where this process has not been followed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b087b1-b36e-447f-a733-827c1c19a074 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | 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 | SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP2 8BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Downton & Ebble Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 34114121 - Ambulances - 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b087b1-b36e-447f-a733-827c1c19a074 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b087b1-b36e-447f-a733-827c1c19a074 1st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc45149d-53d2-42b5-937a-3e362e0ca8ff FE1544 Patient Transport - Bidder Information ## Notice URLs - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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