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title: "DGMW/24/05 PROVISION OF A MINI BUS SERVICE BETWEEN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY ROYAL INFIRMARY & THE WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL EDINBURGH"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2025-05-07"
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# DGMW/24/05 PROVISION OF A MINI BUS SERVICE BETWEEN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY ROYAL INFIRMARY & THE WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL EDINBURGH

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788485

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Dumfries and Galloway Health Board, involves the provision of a mini bus service for patient transport between Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary and the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. This service is categorized under the health industry and is to operate every Monday and Friday, with variations during Christmas and New Year possibly including weekends. The contract spans three years with options to extend for up to two additional years. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, underlining transparency and inclusivity. The award stage was reached by May 2025 with the contract signed on the 7th May 2025. Critical deadlines included a tender period ending on the 26th February 2025, marking the beginning of the award period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in transport services, to expand their operations and service offerings in the healthcare sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Lothian Community Transport Services, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit from such opportunities, demonstrating the potential for similar sized businesses to compete effectively in open procurements. The tender's structure ensures electronic submissions, facilitating broad participation across regions, specifically appealing to enterprises capable of managing electronic invoicing, ordering, and payment processes. This initiative supports the growth and diversification of service-based operations in the UKM92 region, enhancing business resilience and adaptability.

## Notice

The requirement of this tender is to supply patient transport by mini bus for approximately 8 to 20 patients per trip (this number will vary from week to week) every Monday from Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary to the Western General Hospital Edinburgh and every Friday from the Western General Hospital Edinburgh to Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. Days over Christmas and New Year may vary and may include weekends. This contract is to run for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus 1 year

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement of this tender is to supply patient transport by mini bus for approximately 8 to 20 patients per trip (this number will vary from week to week) every Monday from Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary to the Western General Hospital Edinburgh and every Friday from the Western General Hospital Edinburgh to Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. Days over Christmas and New Year may vary and may include weekends. This contract is to run for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus 1 year.

Renewal: Ongoing service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529777 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | After end date of current tender |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOTHIAN COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529777
- 22 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522275

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522275&idx=1
  22nd January 2025 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522275
  DGMW/24/05 PROVISION OF A MINI BUS SERVICE BETWEEN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY ROYAL INFIRMARY & THE WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL EDINBURGH - The requirement of this tender is to supply patient transport by mini bus for approximately 8 to 20 patients per trip (this number will vary from week to week) every Monday from Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary to the Western General Hospital Edinburgh and every Friday from the Western General Hospital Edinburgh to Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. Days over Christmas and New Year may vary and may include weekends. This contract is to run for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus 1 year
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529777
  DGMW/24/05 PROVISION OF A MINI BUS SERVICE BETWEEN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY ROYAL INFIRMARY & THE WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL EDINBURGH - The requirement of this tender is to supply patient transport by mini bus for approximately 8 to 20 patients per trip (this number will vary from week to week) every Monday from Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary to the Western General Hospital Edinburgh and every Friday from the Western General Hospital Edinburgh to Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. Days over Christmas and New Year may vary and may include weekends. This contract is to run for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus 1 year

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsdg.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788485
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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