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title: "Secure Patient Transport and Patient Bed Watch Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-09-22"
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# Secure Patient Transport and Patient Bed Watch Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0402d4

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## Summary

The procurement process for secure patient transport and patient bed watch services is currently active. The buying organisation is University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in the UK. The contract covers ambulance services and falls under the main procurement category of services. The procurement includes four lots split between Birmingham and Black Country, with contract duration from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The tender period ends on October 23, 2023, and the award period begins on the same date.

This tender for secure patient transport and patient bed watch services by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust presents growth opportunities for businesses in the ambulance services sector. Companies providing secure patient transport and therapeutic observation services to healthcare trusts in Birmingham and Black Country are suited to bid. The contract duration of up to five years, with the possibility of extension, offers stability for service providers looking to expand their operations in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Contract for provision of Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust 
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

This procurement exercise is split into four (4) Lots as detailed below:
(i) Lot 1 - Secure Patient Transport (Birmingham)
(ii) Lot 2 - Secure Patient Transport (Black Country)
(iii) Lot 3 - Patient Bed Watch (Birmingham)
(iv) Lot 4 - Patient Bed Watch (Black Country)

### Lot Information

1. Qualification Envelope (mandatory)

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Renewal: The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance.

2. Technical/Quality/Social Value Envelope (mandatory for lots bidding for)

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Renewal: The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

3. Commercial Envelope (mandatory)

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Renewal: The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

4. Lot 1 Secure Patient Transport - Birmingham

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Renewal: The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

5. Lot 2 Secure Patient Transport - Black Country

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Renewal: The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

6. Lot 3 Patient Bed Watch Services - Birmingham

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Renewal: The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

7. Lot 4 Patient Bed Watch Services - Black Country

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Renewal: The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027974-2023 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2GW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111000 - Hospital services
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2023 at 07:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027974-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.wmidsimagingnetwork.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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