Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Westmorland General Hospital
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Telephone
+44 1524584124
Fax
+44 1524584124
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD - North West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uhmb.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uhmb.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Patient Transport Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB) requires a patient transfer service for an initial 36-month period and fixed price contract, with optional 12 + 12-month extensions:-
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust requires a provider OR providers for an on-site patient transfer service at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary site during core specified hours. Subject to activity and demand, there may also be, during core hours, a requirement to carry out ad hoc discharges or transfers subject to authorisation from the appropriate Trust personnel.
In addition the Trust also requires an ad-hoc on-site and inter-site transfer and, discharge service at other times as required.
Core Days & Hours
Furness General Hospital ( 7 days) 8am to 8pm
Royal Lancaster Infirmary (Mon - Fri) 9am to 9pm
Royal Lancaster Infirmary 24hr cover (7 days)
Westmorland General Hospital
any of the three vehicles may be asked to go to WGH to assist with patient transport
The contractor must ensure that all members of staff, who provide this service, have full enhanced DBS clearance, valid driving licenses and appropriate Basic Life Support and Manual Handling Training.
All staff must be suitably qualified and trained for the provision of patient transfer services including moving patients with fractures and chest pains. Training must be on-going and regularly monitored and documented. Copies of training documents and staff qualifications must be provided for the Trust as part of the tender process and should the Trust request so, at any time by agreement during the contract period.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 85143000 - Ambulance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Main site or place of performance
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Furness General Hospital
Westmorland General Hospital
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To Provide University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Patient Transfer Services.
Furness General Hospital ( 7 days) 8am to 8pm
Estimated weekly journeys 35
Royal Lancaster Infirmary (Mon - Fri) 9am to 9pm
Estimated weekly Journeys 40
Royal Lancaster Infirmary 24hr cover (7 days)
Estimated weekly Journeys 160
Westmorland General Hospital
any of the three vehicles may be asked to go to WGH to assist with patient transport
In addition, the Trust also requires an ad-hoc on-site and inter-site transfer and, discharge service at other times as required.
Outside of Hours
Bank Holidays
Out of Area Transfers
The contractor must ensure that all members of staff, who provide this service, have full enhanced DBS clearance, valid driving licenses and appropriate Basic Life Support and Manual Handling Training.
All staff must be suitably qualified and trained for the provision of patient transfer services including moving patients with fractures and chest pains. Training must be on-going and regularly monitored and documented. Copies of training documents and staff qualifications must be provided for the Trust as part of the tender process and should the Trust request so, at any time by agreement during the contract period.
The key deliverables of the Service are:
• Enablement of patient transfer and discharges
• Patient Safety
• Fit for purpose service
• Efficiencies – fixed costs and timeliness
• Auditable Quality Assurance
University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to select more than one provider where necessary to meet demand requirements. Selection will be based upon the scoring methodology outlined in the tender.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Possible extension of up to an additional 24 months depending upon satisfactory supplier performance and/or on-going required demand.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2017/S 136-279253
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 June 2021
Local time
12:34pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
7 July 2021
Local time
8:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
(A) Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://uhmb.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue” - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the “PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers” link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your “My PQQs/ My ITTs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box. 3. Responding to the tender - You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.
(B The contracting authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any offer.
(C The contracting authority is not responsible for any costs incurred by bidders in relation to their participation in this process.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Kendal
Country
United Kingdom