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title: "Rapid Response and Resettlement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000687811"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE"
published: "2022-07-11"
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# Rapid Response and Resettlement

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000687811

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, led by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, sought a service provider for "Rapid Response and Resettlement". This initiative is critical within the health industry, specifically focusing on transporting older patients home from healthcare facilities in Glasgow, UK. The tender was completed with a total contract value of £732,000. Although the contract has been awarded, the initial tender period ended on 22 April 2022, with the last significant activity on 30 May 2022 when the contract was signed. The procurement was executed via an open method, allowing a broad range of potential suppliers to participate.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare transportation and support services, particularly those with experience in assisting vulnerable populations. Suppliers capable of running a reliable, efficient transport service, and those with a strong understanding of the health sector's requirements will be well-placed to compete. Considering the focus on transport logistics and patient care, companies offering advanced logistical solutions or supplementary care services would be highly relevant candidates for future engagements in similar procurements.

## Notice

NHSGG&C seek an organisation that will provide a service of -collecting older people over the age of 60 years of age (or with identified vulnerabilities), who do not require to be admitted to hospital, from accident and emergency departments, discharge lounges and specific wards, and safely transporting them home. There may also be circumstances where the patient meets the criteria, where a transfer to an alternative care setting such as care or residential home is appropriate. - assisting the older person into their home and helping them to settle, ensuring their basic needs (with the exception of personal care) are met. - contacting the person the next day to offer any additional short-term practical support. - signposting the individual to statutory or third sector services to support ongoing needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The main scope of this procurement is to provide a Managed Transport Service for older patients returning home from Assessment Units, Assessment Wards and Emergency Departments and resettling them in their home. This initiative aims to reduce the number of hospital readmissions by providing adequate home support. The overall objective of the Contract is to provide NHSGG&C with a service to transport patients in a safe, timely, efficient and economic manner. Availability, punctuality and reliability of the services are essential in this contract

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453588 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,220,000 |
| Lots value | £244,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £732,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA3 2HJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Dennistoun |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85112200 - Outpatient care services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453588
- 22 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444137

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444137
  Rapid Response and Resettlement - NHSGG&C seek an organisation that will provide a service of -collecting older people over the age of 60 years of age (or with identified vulnerabilities), who do not require to be admitted to hospital, from accident and emergency departments, discharge lounges and specific wards, and safely transporting them home. There may also be circumstances where the patient meets the criteria, where a transfer to an alternative care setting such as care or residential home is appropriate. - assisting the older person into their home and helping them to settle, ensuring their basic needs (with the exception of personal care) are met. - contacting the person the next day to offer any additional short-term practical support. - signposting the individual to statutory or third sector services to support ongoing needs.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453588
  Rapid Response and Resettlement - NHSGG&C seek an organisation that will provide a service of -collecting older people over the age of 60 years of age (or with identified vulnerabilities), who do not require to be admitted to hospital, from accident and emergency departments, discharge lounges and specific wards, and safely transporting them home. There may also be circumstances where the patient meets the criteria, where a transfer to an alternative care setting such as care or residential home is appropriate. - assisting the older person into their home and helping them to settle, ensuring their basic needs (with the exception of personal care) are met. - contacting the person the next day to offer any additional short-term practical support. - signposting the individual to statutory or third sector services to support ongoing needs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687811
- https://inwo.spso.org.uk/national-whistleblowing-%20standards
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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