--- title: "Patient Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b17d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b17d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b17d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b17d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-05-14" --- # Patient Transport Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b17d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b17d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b17d.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is conducting an open procurement process for Patient Transport Services, with a contract value of £1,500,000. This active tender is for an initial period of 36 months, with options for extensions of up to 24 months depending on performance. The service will operate at key locations including the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital, and Westmorland General Hospital, covering specified core hours as well as additional on-site and inter-site transfers as required. The deadline for tender submissions is 28 June 2021, and the evaluation criteria will focus on various compliance and capability factors necessary for managing patient transport effectively. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in healthcare logistics. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient patient transfer solutions would be ideal candidates. The requirement for staff qualifications, including enhanced DBS clearance and specific training in patient handling, ensures that successful bidders must demonstrate both reliability and competency, making this an attractive venture for businesses looking to expand their operations within the healthcare sector. ## Notice University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB) requires a patient transfer service for an initial 36-month period and fixed price contract, with optional 12 + 12-month extensions:- 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. In addition the Trust also requires an ad-hoc on-site and inter-site transfer and, discharge service at other times as required. Core Days & Hours Furness General Hospital ( 7 days) 8am to 8pm Royal Lancaster Infirmary (Mon - Fri) 9am to 9pm Royal Lancaster Infirmary 24hr cover (7 days) Westmorland General Hospital any of the three vehicles may be asked to go to WGH to assist with patient transport The contractor must ensure that all members of staff, who provide this service, have full enhanced DBS clearance, valid driving licenses and appropriate Basic Life Support and Manual Handling Training. All staff must be suitably qualified and trained for the provision of patient transfer services including moving patients with fractures and chest pains. Training must be on-going and regularly monitored and documented. Copies of training documents and staff qualifications must be provided for the Trust as part of the tender process and should the Trust request so, at any time by agreement during the contract period. ### Lot Information Lot 1 To Provide University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Patient Transfer Services. Furness General Hospital ( 7 days) 8am to 8pm Estimated weekly journeys 35 Royal Lancaster Infirmary (Mon - Fri) 9am to 9pm Estimated weekly Journeys 40 Royal Lancaster Infirmary 24hr cover (7 days) Estimated weekly Journeys 160 Westmorland General Hospital any of the three vehicles may be asked to go to WGH to assist with patient transport In addition, the Trust also requires an ad-hoc on-site and inter-site transfer and, discharge service at other times as required. Outside of Hours Bank Holidays Out of Area Transfers The contractor must ensure that all members of staff, who provide this service, have full enhanced DBS clearance, valid driving licenses and appropriate Basic Life Support and Manual Handling Training. All staff must be suitably qualified and trained for the provision of patient transfer services including moving patients with fractures and chest pains. Training must be on-going and regularly monitored and documented. Copies of training documents and staff qualifications must be provided for the Trust as part of the tender process and should the Trust request so, at any time by agreement during the contract period. The key deliverables of the Service are: * Enablement of patient transfer and discharges * Patient Safety * Fit for purpose service * Efficiencies - fixed costs and timeliness * Auditable Quality Assurance University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to select more than one provider where necessary to meet demand requirements. Selection will be based upon the scoring methodology outlined in the tender. Renewal: Possible extension of up to an additional 24 months depending upon satisfactory supplier performance and/or on-going required demand. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010764-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £1,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLD4 Lancashire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 14 May 2021 at 21:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010764-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:279253-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://uhmb.bravosolution.co.uk - https://uhmb.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b17d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b17d.json.