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title: "Provision of a Secure Vehicle and Escorts: Non-Emergency Patient Transport ELFT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0486b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# Provision of a Secure Vehicle and Escorts: Non-Emergency Patient Transport ELFT

Buyer: EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0486b8

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## Summary

The East London NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Secure Vehicle and Escorts: Non-Emergency Patient Transport ELFT". This falls under the industry category of road transport services (CPV 60100000). The process, identified by tender ID C294981, involved the secured and respectful transportation of mental health service users. The location of execution is primarily within the UKI4 region. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd July 2024. The procurement was managed through a limited method, specifically a direct award process without prior competition publication, adhering to strict conditions stated in relevant EU directives.

This contract, valued at a combined total of £1,000,000, offers significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in patient transport services and mental health support logistics. The awarded suppliers, VKL HEALTHCARE LTD and Patient Transport (UK) Ltd, both SMB enterprises, underline the accessibility of such tenders to smaller businesses with relevant expertise. Enterprises equipped to offer tailored and secure transport solutions are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, enabling growth through the provision of vital services to public health institutions.

## Notice

A responsive and proportionately secure mental health transport service that conveys Service Users with dignity and respect and responds to their individual needs by providing the right vehicle and the right crew.
The safe transportation of Service Users who are detained under the Mental Health Act and informal Service Users who may be at risk of absconding, causing harm to themselves, and/or causing harm to others.

### Procurement Information

Provider Selection Regime: Direct Award Process C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024124-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI4 Inner London - East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PATIENT TRANSPORT (UK; VKL HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024124-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.patienttransport.co.uk
- https://www.elft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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