--- title: "Patient Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0354f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0354f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0354f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0354f1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2022-07-22" --- # Patient Transport Services Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0354f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0354f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0354f1.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is planning to establish a Framework Agreement for Patient Transport Services and related goods and services to be utilised by NHS SBS Approved Organisations across the UK. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) signals the intent to engage with the market, and interested businesses should contact NHS SBS via email to obtain the Request for Information. The value of the contract is estimated at £1 billion, with future market engagement sessions expected to take place in August 2022. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, and the estimated date for publication of the high-value contract notice is expected on or after 30th September 2022. Participation in this process requires a valid DUNS number for registration in the eSourcing system, SAPAriba. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in patient transportation and related vehicle provision. Companies dedicated to sustainability and social value will find themselves well-suited to compete, given the emphasis placed on these criteria in the tender evaluation. Additionally, organisations providing consultancy services, vehicle hire, and auxiliary transport services may also benefit from this substantial framework catering to NHS and social care organisations, creating a robust marketplace for competitive suppliers. ## Notice PIN NOTICE - NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Patient Transport Services and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. ### Lot Information Lot 1 PIN NOTICE - NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Patient Transport Services and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020041-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles - 34115000 - Other passenger cars - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2022 at 14:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020041-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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