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title: "Mental Health Conveying Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f66fd1ff-3bb0-4a09-8354-06b248d2033b"
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buyer: "NHS NORTH DURHAM CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2018-08-31"
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# Mental Health Conveying Service

Buyer: NHS NORTH DURHAM CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f66fd1ff-3bb0-4a09-8354-06b248d2033b

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## Summary

The NHS North Durham Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking bids for a contract titled "Mental Health Conveying Service," intended to enhance patient transport within the North East region of England. The procurement, classified under health and social work services, is at the tender stage, with the application period closing on 1st October 2018. The service aims to ensure timely transportation of patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 to hospitals, with the contract set to commence on 1st March 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2021. This open procedure allows a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in patient transport or mental health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the service's requirements may align with their capabilities. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their service offerings and establish long-term relationships with health authorities, fostering growth in an essential public service sector.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is managing this process for and on behalf of NHS Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS Darlington CCG, NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees CCG, NHS North Durham CCG, NHS South Tees CCG, who intend to commission a Mental Health Conveying Service covering the CCGs geographical areas.This service will ensure that patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 are conveyed to hospital in a timely manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263a7c20-f939-4a0f-a640-b0177108f80d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 NORTH DURHAM CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | SEDGEFIELD |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS21 3EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Sedgefield |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263a7c20-f939-4a0f-a640-b0177108f80d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263a7c20-f939-4a0f-a640-b0177108f80d
  31st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG155327
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northdurhamccg.nhs.uk/

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