Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Unit D, New Hythe Business Park, Magnitude House, New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 6WT
Contact
Jodie Heywood
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ44 - East Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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
provision of Secure 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
provision of Secure Patient Transport Services
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
TBC following PIN
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
27 August 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) is currently considering the procurement for the provision of Secure Patient Transport Services. The Trust presently operates these Services with a range of Suppliers and will be holding a virtual market engagement event on a date in late July / Early August to be determined. The purpose of this is to set out Trust requirements, as will be articulated fully within any published specification of requirements, and to hold an open and transparent discussion with prospective suppliers as to the potential provision of these services. Should you wish to express an interest in attending, please contact jodie.heywood2@nhs.net with the subject heading “Secure Patient Transport engagement”.A summary of any key information from the event will be made available via this portal shortly afterwards.Should you have any queries in relation to this PIN or the programme generally, please do not hesitate to contact Jack Moss (Associate Director of Procurement, KMPT) on jack.moss@nhs.net or Jodie Heywood (Commercial Manager, KMPT) on jodie.heywood2@nhs.net. Please note: The Trust has not yet definitively determined whether or how to procure and/or contract for these services, nor has it determined the most appropriate route to market. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform prospective providers of a potential intention to seek to enter into a contract(s) with a supplier(s) for the provision of these services and invite prospective suppliers to engage with the Trust’s.