--- title: "Provision of Patient Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fd2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fd2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd2c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN" published: "2021-12-03" --- # Provision of Patient Transport Services Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fd2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fd2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd2c.json) ## Summary NHS Grampian is conducting an open tender process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services, especially for renal patients, with a total value of £1.6 million. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with publications starting from 6th December 2021. Interested parties must submit their completed tenders by 12:00 on 17th January 2022. The service locations include Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Inverurie, Peterhead, Elgin, and Banff, among others. The awarded contracts will be effective for a period of three years with an optional one-year extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle healthcare-related transportation. Companies with capabilities in patient transport operations, especially those familiar with NHS requirements and regulations, would find this procurement fitting. Additionally, the multi-lot structure allows for various providers to compete, creating a chance for both large and small organisations to secure contracts across different geographical areas within NHS Grampian. ## Notice This is a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services (Especially Renal Patients and other categories of Patients). The Authority's requirements are for patients without access to alternative transport options, such as relatives/friends or the voluntary sector. This will include those patients whose own transport arrangements are temporarily unavailable. The Renal Service within NHS Grampian is based in units at the following sites: Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Inverurie, Peterhead, Elgin, and Banff. The total number of lots is 8 (1 for each of the 6 dialysis units, 1 for journeys to satellite Renal Units out with a patient's local area or to ARI, and 1 for journeys to and from RI of Glasgow or Edinburgh). From the tenders received, the Authority intends to appoint a minimum of one provider each for lots 2-6 and a maximum of two providers to lots 1, 7, and 8. The service is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Please refer to the ITT Documents on PCS-Tender for more information. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Aberdeen City and Environs The Lot involves transporting patients (especially renal patients) within Aberdeen City's geographical area to and from the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital and other hospitals within the city. A maximum of 2 providers will be appointed onto this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT doc. Additional information: Please see ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control. Lot 2 - Banff & Environs The Lot involves transporting patients within the Banff and environs area to and from Chalmers Hospital. A minimum of 1 provider will be appointed onto this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT doc. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control. Lot 3 - Elgin & Environs This Lot involves transporting patients within Elgin and environs to and from Dr. Grays Hospital. A minimum of 1 provider will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control. Lot 4 - Inverurie & Environs This Lot involves transporting patients within Inverurie and environs to and from Inverurie Hospital. A minimum of 1 provider will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT doc. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control. Lot 5 - Peterhead & Environ The Lot involves transporting patients within Peterhead and environs to and from Peterhead Community Hospital. A minimum of 1 provider will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control. Lot 6 - Stonehaven & Environs The Lot involves transporting patients within the Stonehaven and environs area to and from Kincardine Community Hospital. A minimum of 1 provider will be appointed onto this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT doc. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control. Lot 7- Journeys across NHS Grampian sites to non-local satellite hospitals or to the ARI This Lot covers the transportation of patients to other hospitals outside their geographical area including the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control. Lot 8 - Journeys from across NHS Grampian to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary or Glasgow Royal Infirmary This Lot covers the transportation of Patients to hospitals in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Providers may be required to pick up patients from across Grampian and to hospitals in Edinburgh or Glasgow or to any other hospitals outside the Grampian region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A minimum of two providers will be appointed to this lot. Additional information: Please check the ITT Docs on PCS-Tender for further information. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority's discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical and business need to do so or due to any circumstances beyond her control. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030133-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 3 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | NHS GRAMPIAN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB15 6RE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2021 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030133-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhsgrampian.org - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000675729 - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:180173-2015:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00200 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-02fd2c. 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