---
title: "Uptake of Extension for the Provision of Transport for Urgent Care Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032b26"
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buyer: "NHS FIFE"
published: "2022-04-07"
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# Uptake of Extension for the Provision of Transport for Urgent Care Services

Buyer: NHS FIFE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032b26

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## Summary

NHS Fife is currently engaged in a contracting process for the "Uptake of Extension for the Provision of Transport for Urgent Care Services," specifically designed to extend the existing service from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023. This contract, classified under public road transport services (CPV code 60112000), is located in Kirkcaldy, UK (region UKM72). The procurement method used for this process is an open procedure, which has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at approximately £446,116.97 and signed on 28th March 2022. The awards for the contract are currently active, with the service expected to provide transport for clinicians, including General Practitioners (GPs), equipped with necessary medical supplies during specific hours throughout the week.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of supplying emergency or passenger vehicles suited for the urgent care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, as evidenced by the participation of several SMEs in the bidding process. Businesses that can effectively meet the service requirements—such as supplying and maintaining multiple vehicles for high-demand periods, including festive seasons—will find this contract particularly relevant. The ability to operate within the European Working Time Regulations will also be a crucial factor for potential suppliers to consider.

## Notice

Extension to the Provision of transport for Urgent Care Services mainly providing agreed number of drivers and vehicles suitable for the delivery of urgent care services to transport Clinicians including General Practitioners (GPs) on board with drugs, medical equipment to and from base.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Fife intends to let a contract for a 365 days transport service for Urgent Care Service. The service will require up to four vehicles (no specified base) customised to suit the Urgent Care Service operating from 6pm to 8am each day from Monday to Thursday inclusive and from 6pm each Friday until 8am each Monday. There is an expectation Drivers will work within the European Working Time Regulations and as amended. The Service provider will provide and maintain the up to 4 vehicles for the provision of the service and will ensure service availability particularly over public holidays and busy times including the Winter and Easter festive periods. The service will be reviewed jointly by NHS Fife purchaser and the preferred service provider to implement changes in requirements due to service needs. Additional information: This is an extension of a three year awarded contract, awarded April 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009355-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £446,116 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS FIFE |
| Locality | KIRKCALDY |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY2 5AH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Kirkcaldy East |
| Westminster constituency | Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERS TRANSITION LTD T/A ERS MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons
- 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009355-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsfife.org
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:474934-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00185

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