Tender

Secure Patient Transport and Patient Bed Watch Services

  • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-027974

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0402d4

Published 22 September 2023, 8:36am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Mindelsohn Way Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2GW

Contact

Emma Leach

Email

Emma.Leach@uhb.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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

https://health-family.force.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

Secure Patient Transport and Patient Bed Watch Services

Reference number

PROC.07.0003

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85143000 - Ambulance services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Contract for provision of Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

This procurement exercise is split into four (4) Lots as detailed below:
(i) Lot 1 - Secure Patient Transport (Birmingham)
(ii) Lot 2 - Secure Patient Transport (Black Country)
(iii) Lot 3 - Patient Bed Watch (Birmingham)
(iv) Lot 4 - Patient Bed Watch (Black Country)

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

1. Qualification Envelope (mandatory)

Lot No

Qualification Envelope

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85143000 - Ambulance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG3 - West Midlands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 April 2024

End date

31 March 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

2. Technical/Quality/Social Value Envelope (mandatory for lots bidding for)

Lot No

Technical/Quality Envelope

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85143000 - Ambulance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG3 - West Midlands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 April 2025

End date

31 March 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

3. Commercial Envelope (mandatory)

Lot No

Commercial Envelope

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85143000 - Ambulance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG3 - West Midlands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 April 2024

End date

31 March 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

4. Lot 1 Secure Patient Transport - Birmingham

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85143000 - Ambulance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG3 - West Midlands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 April 2024

End date

31 March 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

5. Lot 2 Secure Patient Transport - Black Country

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85143000 - Ambulance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG3 - West Midlands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 April 2024

End date

31 March 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

6. Lot 3 Patient Bed Watch Services - Birmingham

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85111000 - Hospital services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG3 - West Midlands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 April 2024

End date

31 March 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

7. Lot 4 Patient Bed Watch Services - Black Country

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85111000 - Hospital services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG3 - West Midlands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Invitation to Tender for Secure Patient Transport and Therapeutic Observation and Engagement Support (Patient Bed Watch) for Adults, Young People and Children for the following Trusts:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 April 2024

End date

31 March 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The duration of this contracts for all lots will be three (3) years, however, may be extended provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total, subject to satisfactory performance

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

23 October 2023

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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

23 October 2023

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

University Hospitals Birmingham on behalf of

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 1NU

Email

matthew.kelsall@uhb.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.wmidsimagingnetwork.nhs.uk/

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

University Hospitals Birmingham on behalf of

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 1NU

Email

abdul.alim@uhb.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

University Hospitals Birmingham on behalf of

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 1NU

Email

abdul.alim@uhb.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/