---
title: "Patient Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dd36"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-09-03"
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# Patient Transport Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dd36

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to contract for Patient Transport Services under an open procurement method. This tender has reached the award stage and involves providing non-emergency transfer services for an initial period of 36 months, with potential extensions of 12 months each. The services will be delivered across various locations, including Furness General Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The contract aims to ensure timely and safe patient movements during specified core hours and outside of these hours as required, with an estimated total of 235 weekly journeys. The contract was signed on 1st September 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare and non-emergency medical transportation. Companies with capabilities in patient transfer logistics, as well as those that can provide staff with the necessary training and qualifications, will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and service efficiency will likely be competitive in this procurement process.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021959-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH WEST PRIVATE AMBULANCE LIAISON SERVICES |

## 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

- 3 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021959-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:279253-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.nwpals.co.uk/
- https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

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