---
title: "Uptake of Extension for the Provision of Transport for Urgent Care Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000689643"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS FIFE"
published: "2022-04-07"
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# Uptake of Extension for the Provision of Transport for Urgent Care Services

Buyer: NHS FIFE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000689643

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## Summary

NHS Fife has recently awarded a contract titled "Uptake of Extension for the Provision of Transport for Urgent Care Services". This procurement falls within the health industry category and is located in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract covers the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023, following a three-year contract extension. The contract was signed on 28 March 2022, with a total value of £446,116.97, supporting the urgent care needs of the NHS by providing customised transport services for clinicians.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the transport and logistics sector, as it requires up to four vehicles and drivers to facilitate urgent care services during specific hours. Businesses that specialise in medical transport, logistics solutions, or vehicle leasing, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for future similar contracts. The expectation of quality and price criteria for bid evaluation further encourages a diverse pool of suppliers to participate.

## Notice

Extension to the Provision of transport for Urgent Care Services mainly providing agreed number of drivers and vehicles suitable for the delivery of urgent care services to transport Clinicians including General Practitioners (GPs) on board with drugs, medical equipment to and from base.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Fife intends to let a contract for a 365 days transport service for Urgent Care Service. The service will require up to four vehicles (no specified base) customised to suit the Urgent Care Service operating from 6pm to 8am each day from Monday to Thursday inclusive and from 6pm each Friday until 8am each Monday. There is an expectation Drivers will work within the European Working Time Regulations and as amended. The Service provider will provide and maintain the up to 4 vehicles for the provision of the service and will ensure service availability particularly over public holidays and busy times including the Winter and Easter festive periods. The service will be reviewed jointly by NHS Fife purchaser and the preferred service provider to implement changes in requirements due to service needs.. This is an extension of a three year awarded contract, awarded April 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445510 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £446,116 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS FIFE |
| Locality | KIRKCALDY |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY2 5AH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Kirkcaldy East |
| Westminster constituency | Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERS TRANSITION LTD T/A ERS MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons
- 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445510

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445510
  Uptake of Extension for the Provision of Transport for Urgent Care Services - Extension to the Provision of transport for Urgent Care Services mainly providing agreed number of drivers and vehicles suitable for the delivery of urgent care services to transport Clinicians including General Practitioners (GPs) on board with drugs, medical equipment to and from base.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689643

## Provenance

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