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title: "Patient Transport Services from Aberdeen Airport and/or ferry terminal to Aberdeen Hospitals"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746438"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ORKNEY"
published: "2024-02-06"
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# Patient Transport Services from Aberdeen Airport and/or ferry terminal to Aberdeen Hospitals

Buyer: NHS ORKNEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746438

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## Summary

The NHS Orkney is looking for a supplier to provide Patient Transport Services from Aberdeen Airport and/or ferry terminal to Aberdeen Hospitals. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract value of £950,000 signed on 30th January 2024. The opportunity is in the services category within the health industry. The location for the services is in UKM50. The procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender provides a growth opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in patient transport services and dealing in public contracts within the health sector. The NHS Orkney is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement, aimed at assisting non-emergency patients and their escorts. The contract will involve safe patient passage between various hospitals in the Aberdeen area, creating a significant business prospect for interested suppliers.

## Notice

NHS Orkney Health Board has a requirement for the provision of a patient transport service for non-emergency patients and their escorts from both Orkney and Shetland. The contractor shall be responsible for the assistance and safe passage of the patients between Aberdeen Airport and/or Ferry Terminal and various hospitals in the Aberdeen area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Orkney Health Board has a requirement for the provision of a patient transport service for non-emergency patients and their escorts from both Orkney and Shetland. The contractor shall be responsible for the assistance and safe passage of the patients between Aberdeen Airport and/or Ferry Terminal and various hospitals in the Aberdeen area.. The following insurance cover and minimum levels are required: Public Liability Insurance (5m GBP for any one event) Employers Liability Insurance (5m GBP for any one event) Motor Fleet Insurance

Renewal: In addition to the initial 48 month contract period there is an option for 2 x 12 month extensions. The estimated total contract value is for the entire 72 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498099 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £950,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ORKNEY |
| Additional buyers | NHS SHETLAND |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FALCON COACH HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498099
- 4 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489717

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489717
  Patient Transport Services from Aberdeen Airport and/or ferry terminal to Aberdeen Hospitals - NHS Orkney Health Board has a requirement for the provision of a patient transport service for non-emergency patients and their escorts from both Orkney and Shetland. The contractor shall be responsible for the assistance and safe passage of the patients between Aberdeen Airport and/or Ferry Terminal and various hospitals in the Aberdeen area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498099
  Patient Transport Services from Aberdeen Airport and/or ferry terminal to Aberdeen Hospitals - NHS Orkney Health Board has a requirement for the provision of a patient transport service for non-emergency patients and their escorts from both Orkney and Shetland. The contractor shall be responsible for the assistance and safe passage of the patients between Aberdeen Airport and/or Ferry Terminal and various hospitals in the Aberdeen area.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746438

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