--- title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for BaNES, Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7434466-1cd2-4ea4-bf27-a653321c428e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7434466-1cd2-4ea4-bf27-a653321c428e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7434466-1cd2-4ea4-bf27-a653321c428e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7434466-1cd2-4ea4-bf27-a653321c428e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-10-01" --- # Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for BaNES, Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7434466-1cd2-4ea4-bf27-a653321c428e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7434466-1cd2-4ea4-bf27-a653321c428e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7434466-1cd2-4ea4-bf27-a653321c428e.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a public procurement process for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services across Bath and North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, Swindon, and Wiltshire. This tender, titled "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for BaNES, Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire," is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 31 October 2018. The contract is estimated to be worth between £63,706,690 and £88,190,967, with services slated to commence from June 1, 2019, and a potential duration of 7 years, extendable by 36 months at the discretion of the Commissioner. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, as the tender exceeds the financial threshold. This opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses specialising in patient transport services, particularly those aiming to innovate in service delivery methods. Companies that can address the requirements for reduced on-day activity, streamlined operations, and simplified payment mechanisms will find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities. Providers looking to leverage their expertise in health services and logistics may compete effectively, as the opportunity encompasses a significant segment of the healthcare service sector. ## Notice Please note this advert has been updated to reflect a change in overall financial value. and deadline for bidder submission. Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Swindon and Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) Clinical Commissioning Groups would like to invite suitably qualified providers to tender for their Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service for residents in these areas. Any contract let pursuant to this advert will be for an initial term of 7 years, with a possible extension of any period (or periods) up to a further 36 months, as defined and at the discretion of the Commissioner. Services are planned to commence from 01/06/2019. The Commissioners are seeking to replace the current commissioned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services with one that involves: * A reduction in on-day/Patient flow activity * A reduction in call centre activity * A simplified payment mechanism Bidders are advised that the Commissioners are not intending to procure an exact "like for like" for the current service. Full details of the specification, activity, scope and requirements can be found in the tender documentation. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement portal (In-tend). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home Additional information: To respond to this tender bidders must register on the following e-tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/ Full details of the project can be found on this portal, including instructions of how to register interest and submit a response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4325409-28d6-4a7d-8d8f-b3c38cce3f7a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £88,190,967 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | YEOVIL | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA22 8HR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Brympton | | Westminster constituency | Yeovil | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles ## Release History - 1 Oct 2018 at 14:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4325409-28d6-4a7d-8d8f-b3c38cce3f7a - 10 Jul 2018 at 14:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4325409-28d6-4a7d-8d8f-b3c38cce3f7a - 3 Jul 2018 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4325409-28d6-4a7d-8d8f-b3c38cce3f7a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4325409-28d6-4a7d-8d8f-b3c38cce3f7a 1st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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