- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS
- Lot 2 Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS
- Lot 3 Single Crewed Vehicle - PTS
- Lot 4 Single Crewed Vehicle - PTS
- Lot 5 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS
- Lot 6 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS
- Lot 7 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS
- Lot 8 Single Crewed Vehicle - Unscheduled Care
- Lot 9 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care
- Lot 10 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care
- Lot 11 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS North East Ambulance Service
Durham
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
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
NECS522 NEAS TPP Framework - ITT
Reference number
NECS522
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- EA26 - For patient
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
The framework agreement (framework) will be set out into eleven (11) distinct lots, each broken down further into sub-lots to ensure coverage across the above geographical/operational areas. Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
Further details of the Authority's requirements under the Framework Agreement and Call-Off Contract(s) and other relevant information are detailed in the Specification of Requirements.
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60120000 - Taxi services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Patient Mobility - Walking Patients Only
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60120000 - Taxi services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Patient Mobility: Wheelchair and Walking patients
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Single Crewed Vehicle - PTS
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
The framework agreement (framework) will be set out into eleven (11) distinct lots, each broken down further into sub-lots to ensure coverage across the above geographical/operational areas.
Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Patient Mobility: Walking patients only
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Single Crewed Vehicle - PTS
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Patient Mobility: Wheelchair and Walking patients
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Patient Mobility: Walking patients only
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Patient Mobility: Wheelchair and walking patients
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Patient Mobility: Stretcher patients
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 Single Crewed Vehicle - Unscheduled Care
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85142000 - Paramedical services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Clinical Skill Level: Paramedic
Additional Descriptor: Emergency Response Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV)
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85143000 - Ambulance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Clinical Skill Level: Non-Paramedic
Patient Mobility: Stretcher Patients
Additional Descriptor: Urgent Care
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85143000 - Ambulance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Clinical Skill Level: Technician-led
Patient Mobility: Stretcher patients
Additional Descriptor: Emergency Response
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 11 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85142000 - Paramedical services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services.
The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of:
North - Northumberland and North of Tyne
Central - South of Tyne and North Durham
South - South Durham and Teesside
Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
1 April 2025
two.2.14) Additional information
Clinical Skill Level: Paramedic-led
Patient Mobility: Stretcher patients
Additional Descriptor: Emergency Response
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
29 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via:
Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035
The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024.