---
title: "Patient Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032cc4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032cc4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE"
published: "2022-08-17"
---

# Patient Transport Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032cc4

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## Summary

The Scottish Ambulance Service has completed an award for the Patient Transport Service framework, consisting of three lots covering West of Scotland, East of Scotland, and North of Scotland regions. The service requires 24/7 coverage and aims to appoint one provider per lot. The procurement method was open, and the award has been given to the British Red Cross for all three regions.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for transport service providers in Scotland looking to deliver patient transport services. The procurement process involved active stages for the three regions with specific quality, social, and environmental criteria for evaluation. Businesses with experience in providing high-quality transport services, particularly those focusing on healthcare or emergency services, are well-suited to compete in this tender and potentially secure long-term contracts for essential patient transport services in Scotland.

## Notice

This is a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services. The total number of lots is 3 West of Scotland, East of Scotland and North of Scotland. From the tenders received, the Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one provider each for lots Service coverage 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

West Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the West of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the 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 maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

East Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the East of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the 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 maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

North Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the North of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the 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 maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Options: An optional extension of twelve (12) months are available on this Framework.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022723-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH RED CROSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2022 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022723-2022
- 12 Apr 2022 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009767-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scottishambulance.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688566
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00393
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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