---
title: "Patient Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688566"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE"
published: "2022-08-17"
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# Patient Transport Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688566

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## Summary

The Scottish Ambulance Service has awarded a contract for Patient Transport Services. The procurement process was completed on 17th August 2022. The contract involves the provision of services in the West, East, and North of Scotland regions. The service coverage is required round the clock, throughout the year. The buying organisation is a central purchasing body in the health industry located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies interested in providing patient transport services. Businesses in the health sector, particularly those specializing in medical transport, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage was the award, and the method used was an open procedure. Key dates included the contract award date, relevant for business planning and strategy.

## Notice

This is a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services. The total number of lots is 3 West of Scotland, East of Scotland and North of Scotland. From the tenders received, the Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one provider each for lots Service coverage is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Please refer to the ITT Documents on PCS-Tender for more information.

### Lot Information

West Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the West of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

East Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the East of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

North Region

This Lot covers the transportation of Patients within the North of Scotland area. The Provider may be required to pick up patients from across the region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A maximum of One provider will be appointed to this lot.

Options: An optional extension of twelve (12) months are available on this Framework.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of ten (10) months and with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the authority's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456524 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456524
- 12 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445939

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445939
  Patient Transport Service - This is a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services. The total number of lots is 3 West of Scotland, East of Scotland and North of Scotland. From the tenders received, the Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one provider each for lots Service coverage is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Please refer to the ITT Documents on PCS-Tender for more information.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456524
  Patient Transport Service - This is a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Patient Transport Services. The total number of lots is 3 West of Scotland, East of Scotland and North of Scotland. From the tenders received, the Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one provider each for lots Service coverage is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Please refer to the ITT Documents on PCS-Tender for more information.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishambulance.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688566
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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