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title: "Provider(s) of Patient Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9bc3370-d495-4f15-a916-185cde9b4702"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-03-10"
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# Provider(s) of Patient Transport Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9bc3370-d495-4f15-a916-185cde9b4702

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is procuring on-site patient transport services for the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, with a total contract value of £500,000. The tender process is currently active, and businesses interested in applying should submit their tenders via the Bravo e-Solutions portal by 13 April 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 June 2017 and will run for two years until 31 May 2019. This tender falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically focusing on hospital and related services.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses offering specialised patient transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete due to the nature of the services required. Businesses with experience in healthcare logistics, patient care, or relevant transport services would be well-suited to participate in this tender, aligning their offerings with the specifications outlined by the contracting authority.

## Notice

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust requires a provider OR providers for an on-site patient transfer service at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary site during core specified hours. Subject to activity and demand, there may also be, during core hours, a requirement to carry out ad hoc discharges or transfers subject to authorisation from the appropriate Trust personnel. Additional information: Please access the Bravo e-Solutions portal to register and access the tender documentation. Please note that only submissions of tenders via the Bravo e-Solutions portal will be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af5706e-d316-4427-b701-4f6aa9d511eb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af5706e-d316-4427-b701-4f6aa9d511eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af5706e-d316-4427-b701-4f6aa9d511eb
  10th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1eeb358-7a26-4f1f-a07c-f9c484e2e921
  How to access the Bravo e-Solutions portal

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