---
title: "Cardiac transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039870"
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buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2023-01-18"
---

# Cardiac transport

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039870

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale Local Heath Board, represented by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, has awarded a contract for cardiac transport services to St John Ambulance. The procurement process involved a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This interim 6-month contract aims to ensure continuity of safe patient transport for cardiology patients, with a total contract value of £1,200,000.'

This tender presents business opportunities for companies specializing in ambulance services. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, providing a promising avenue for suppliers to engage with the health sector. Businesses offering ambulance services or related healthcare transport solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their growth prospects in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Cardiff and Vale Local Heath Board's Cardiology department currently have an allocated ambulance for dedicated use to utilise 5 days a week 6.30am to 6.30pm to transport ACS patients from any Welsh Hospital site into University Hospital of Wales (UHW) to receive treatment before returning them to the pickup location. Upon occasion, there is also a requirement to collect a patient from any English Hospital/Trust. The Health Board have a requirement for an interim 6 month contract to continue current provision whilst the scoping of any future needs and tender process is undertaken and therefore, are proposing to award an interim contract to St John Ambulance for this period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff and Vale Local Heath Board's Cardiology department currently have an allocated ambulance for dedicated use to utilise 5 days a week 6.30am to 6.30pm to transport ACS patients from any Welsh Hospital site into University Hospital of Wales (UHW) to receive treatment before returning them to the pickup location. Upon occasion, there is also a requirement to collect a patient from any English Hospital/Trust. The Health Board have a requirement for an interim 6 month contract to continue current provision whilst the scoping of any future needs and tender process is undertaken and therefore, are proposing to award an interim contract to St John Ambulance for this period.

### Procurement Information

The Health Board have a requirement for an interim 6 month contract to ensure continuity of safe and effective patient transport for cardiology patients whilst a long term contract is procured following the success of the pilot service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001514-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST JOHN AMBULANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001514-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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