---
title: "Supplementary Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034d12"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN"
published: "2022-07-01"
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# Supplementary Transport

Buyer: NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034d12

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## Summary

The NHS Ayrshire & Arran is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "Supplementary Transport", aimed at delivering additional transport services in conjunction with existing providers. This public procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically taxi services (CPV code: 60120000). The tender process is in the active stage, with submissions closing on 1st August 2022. The total value of the contract is £2,645,000, and the contract period is planned for three years, with options for extensions based on demand.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport and logistics sectors, particularly those with capabilities in patient transport and related services. Companies that excel in vehicle resources, staff training, sustainability practices, and have experience in managing waiting times and business continuity would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The inclusion of community benefits also indicates that bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their social impact, enhancing their appeal in the procurement process.

## Notice

Service required to work in conjunction with existing transport providers to provide supplementary transport service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Ayrshire and Arran regularly transports clinical samples, bloods, medications, documents, case notes, equipment, packages, patients, instruments and staff between locations mostly within but often out-with, the Ayrshire region.

Renewal: Renewal dependent upon uptake of extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018027-2022 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Contract terms is 36 months with option to extend by 2x 12 month periods. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,645,000 |
| Lots value | £2,645,000 |
| 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 | NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA6 6AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018027-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698972
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:189294-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=698972
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=698972
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00060
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## Provenance

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