Patient Transport Services Framework Agreement

Description

Provision of Patient Transport Services for patients without access to private vehicles, support from family or friends, or voluntary sector transport, as well as those whose usual transport arrangements are temporarily unavailable. To facilitate efficient and effective patient transport service delivery, the requirement is divided into nineteen geographical Lots. Further information is available in the ITT documents.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551719

Link Title: Patient Transport Services Framework Agreement

Link Description: Provision of Patient Transport Services for patients without access to private vehicles, support from family or friends, or voluntary sector transport, as well as those whose usual transport arrangements are temporarily unavailable. To facilitate efficient and effective patient transport service delivery, the requirement is divided into nineteen geographical Lots. Further information is available in the ITT documents.

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - Aberdeen City and Environs

Lot Description: This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Aberdeen (as per indicative postcodes - AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB14, AB15, AB16, AB21, AB22, AB23, AB24, AB25 ) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Please note that the tender documents are within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 2 - Banff & Environs

Lot Description: This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Banff - Chalmers Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB44, AB45, AB55, AB56, AB53 ) and vice versa. This includes: Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment; Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Please note that the tender documents are within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 3 - Elgin & Environs

Lot Description: This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Elgin - Dr. Gray's Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - IV30, IV31, IV36, IV32, AB38, AB37 ) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Please note that the tender documents are within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 5 - Peterhead & Environ

Lot Description: TThis lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Peterhead - Peterhead community Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB42, AB43) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available at the ITT stage.

Lot 5 Status: active

Lot 5 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 4 - Inverurie & Environs

Lot Description: This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Inverurie - Inverurie Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB41, AB51, AB52, AB54) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 6 - Stonehaven & Environs

Lot Description: This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Stonehaven - Kincardine community Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB30, AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB39) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 6 Status: active

Lot 6 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 7- Journeys across NHS Grampian sites or patients' homes to non-local NHS Grampian sites and vice versa

Lot Description: This Lot covers the transportation of patients to and from other hospitals, GP practices or patient homes within the NHS Grampian region including the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 7 Status: active

Lot 7 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 8 - Journeys from across NHS Grampian to anywhere outside NHSG South

Lot Description: This Lot covers the transportation of Patients to hospitals outside NHSG catchment area South eg National Treatment Centre , Stracathro, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Providers may be required to pick up patients from across Grampian and to hospitals in Edinburgh or Glasgow or to any other hospitals outside the Grampian region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A minimum of two providers will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 8 Status: active

Lot 8 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 9 - Journeys from across NHS Grampian to anywhere outside NHSG North

Lot Description: This Lot covers the transportation of Patients to hospitals outside NHSG catchment area North eg National Treatment Centre , Inverness. Providers may be required to pick up patients from across Grampian and to hospitals in Inverness and to any other hospitals north of the Grampian region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A minimum of two providers will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 9 Status: active

Lot 9 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 10 - Community Transport Journeys from NHSG to and from patient homes - Aberdeen

Lot Description: Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Aberdeen (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary); and AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB14, AB15, AB16, AB21, AB22, AB23, AB24, AB25) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1.Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 10 Status: active

Lot 10 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 11 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Banff

Lot Description: Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Banff (Chalmers Hospital); and AB44, AB45, AB55, AB56, AB53) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 11 Status: active

Lot 11 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 12 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Elgin

Lot Description: Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Elgin (Dr Gray’s Hospital); and IV30, IV31, IV36, IV32, AB38, AB37) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 12 Status: active

Lot 12 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 13 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Inverurie

Lot Description: Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Inverurie (Inverurie Hospital and AB41, AB51, AB52, AB54) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 13 Status: active

Lot 13 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 14 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Peterhead

Lot Description: Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Peterhead (Peterhead Community Hospital); and AB42, AB43) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3.Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 14 Status: active

Lot 14 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 15 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Kincardine

Lot Description: Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Kincardine Community Hospital and AB30, AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB39) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 15 Status: active

Lot 15 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 16 - Community Transport Journeys

Lot Description: Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes not covered in Lots 10 -15 using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 16 Status: active

Lot 16 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 17 - Specialist Vehicles from NHSG sites to and from patients' homes - Aberdeen

Lot Description: Local and non-local discharge from NHS Grampian sites to other NHS sites or patient homes within NHS Grampian catchment within Aberdeen and around Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ( ARI). These transfer journeys require “specialist” vehicles with two-person crews.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 17 Status: active

Lot 17 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 18 - Specialist Vehicles from NHSG sites to and from patients' homes - Elgin

Lot Description: Local and non-local discharge from NHS Grampian sites to other NHS sites or patient homes within NHS Grampian catchment within Elgin and around Dr. Grays Hospital. These transfer journeys require “specialist” vehicles with two-person crews.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 18 Status: active

Lot 18 Has Options: No

Lot Title: Lot 19 - Specialist Vehicles from NHSG sites to and from patients' homes

Lot Description: Local and non-local discharge from NHS Grampian sites to other NHS sites or patient homes within NHS Grampian catchment. These transfer journeys require “specialist” vehicles without clinical support. This includes: Patients with mobility or health challenges being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow.. Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents.

Lot 19 Status: active

Lot 19 Has Options: No

Documents

Document Title: Patient Transport Services Framework Agreement

Document Description: Provision of Patient Transport Services for patients without access to private vehicles, support from family or friends, or voluntary sector transport, as well as those whose usual transport arrangements are temporarily unavailable. To facilitate efficient and effective patient transport service delivery, the requirement is divided into nineteen geographical Lots. Further information is available in the ITT documents.

Full Notice Text

Contract notice Section I: Contracting authority I.1) Name and addresses NHS Grampian Summerfield House, 2 Eday Road Aberdeen AB15 6RE UK Contact person: Uduak Ntiaidem Telephone: +44 3454566000 E-mail: uduak.ntiaidem@nhs.scot NUTS: UKM50 Internet address(es) Main address: http://www.nhsgrampian.org Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00200 I.2) Joint procurement The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body I.3) Communication The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ 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://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ I.4) Type of the contracting authority Body governed by public law I.5) Main activity Health Section II: Object II.1) Scope of the procurement II.1.1) Title Patient Transport Services Framework Agreement Reference number: OC014-25 II.1.2) Main CPV code 60000000 II.1.3) Type of contract Services II.1.4) Short description Provision of Patient Transport Services for patients without access to private vehicles, support from family or friends, or voluntary sector transport, as well as those whose usual transport arrangements are temporarily unavailable. To facilitate efficient and effective patient transport service delivery, the requirement is divided into nineteen geographical Lots. Further information is available in the ITT documents. II.1.6) Information about lots This contract is divided into lots: Yes Tenders may be submitted for all lots The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: NHS Grampian reserves the right to award more than one lot to a provider. II.2) Description Lot No: 1 II.2.1) Title Lot 1 - Aberdeen City and Environs II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 60120000 34114122 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM50 Main site or place of performance: Aberdeen (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary); AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB14, AB15, AB16, AB21, AB22, AB23, AB24, AB25 II.2.4) Description of the procurement This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Aberdeen (as per indicative postcodes - AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB14, AB15, AB16, AB21, AB22, AB23, AB24, AB25 ) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Please note that the tender documents are within the Master ITT supplier document area. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: two 12 months extensions II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 2 II.2.1) Title Lot 2 - Banff & Environs II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 60120000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Banff (Chalmers Hospital); AB44, AB45, AB55, AB56, AB53, II.2.4) Description of the procurement This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Banff - Chalmers Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB44, AB45, AB55, AB56, AB53 ) and vice versa. This includes: Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment; Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Please note that the tender documents are within the Master ITT supplier document area. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions. II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 3 II.2.1) Title Lot 3 - Elgin & Environs II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 60120000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Elgin (Dr Gray’s Hospital); IV30, IV31, IV36, IV32, AB38, AB37 II.2.4) Description of the procurement This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Elgin - Dr. Gray's Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - IV30, IV31, IV36, IV32, AB38, AB37 ) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Please note that the tender documents are within the Master ITT supplier document area. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 4 II.2.1) Title Lot 4 - Inverurie & Environs II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 60120000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Inverurie (Inverurie Hospital; AB41, AB51, AB52, AB54 II.2.4) Description of the procurement This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Inverurie - Inverurie Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB41, AB51, AB52, AB54) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extension available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 5 II.2.1) Title Lot 5 - Peterhead & Environ II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 60120000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Peterhead (Peterhead Community Hospital); and AB42, AB43 II.2.4) Description of the procurement TThis lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Peterhead - Peterhead community Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB42, AB43) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available at the ITT stage. Lot No: 6 II.2.1) Title Lot 6 - Stonehaven & Environs II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 60120000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: (Kincardine Community Hospital). AB30, AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB39 II.2.4) Description of the procurement This lot constitutes transport between NHS Grampian sites and patient homes within local catchment areas in Stonehaven - Kincardine community Hospital (as per indicative postcodes - AB30, AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB39) and vice versa. This includes: o Renal patients attending a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. o Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 7 II.2.1) Title Lot 7- Journeys across NHS Grampian sites or patients' homes to non-local NHS Grampian sites and vice versa II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 60120000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from ARI or other NHS Grampian sites. II.2.4) Description of the procurement This Lot covers the transportation of patients to and from other hospitals, GP practices or patient homes within the NHS Grampian region including the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 8 II.2.1) Title Lot 8 - Journeys from across NHS Grampian to anywhere outside NHSG South II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Journeys from across NHS Grampian to anywhere outside NHS Grampian catchment SOUTH e.g. National Treatment Centre - Stracathro, Glasgow and Edinburgh. II.2.4) Description of the procurement This Lot covers the transportation of Patients to hospitals outside NHSG catchment area South eg National Treatment Centre , Stracathro, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Providers may be required to pick up patients from across Grampian and to hospitals in Edinburgh or Glasgow or to any other hospitals outside the Grampian region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A minimum of two providers will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available. II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 9 II.2.1) Title Lot 9 - Journeys from across NHS Grampian to anywhere outside NHSG North II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM6 Main site or place of performance: Journeys from across NHS Grampian to anywhere outside NHS Grampian catchment NORTH e.g. National Treatment Centre – Inverness. II.2.4) Description of the procurement This Lot covers the transportation of Patients to hospitals outside NHSG catchment area North eg National Treatment Centre , Inverness. Providers may be required to pick up patients from across Grampian and to hospitals in Inverness and to any other hospitals north of the Grampian region. For these journeys, the potential providers will be expected to be available at very short notice and journeys could take place anytime including overnight, weekends, and public holidays. A minimum of two providers will be appointed to this lot. Further information is available on the Specification and ITT docs within the Master ITT supplier document area. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 10 II.2.1) Title Lot 10 - Community Transport Journeys from NHSG to and from patient homes - Aberdeen II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM50 Main site or place of performance: Aberdeen (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary); AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB14, AB15, AB16, AB21, AB22, AB23, AB24, AB25 II.2.4) Description of the procurement Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Aberdeen (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary); and AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB14, AB15, AB16, AB21, AB22, AB23, AB24, AB25) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1.Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available. II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 11 II.2.1) Title Lot 11 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Banff II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Banff (Chalmers Hospital); AB44, AB45, AB55, AB56, AB53, II.2.4) Description of the procurement Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Banff (Chalmers Hospital); and AB44, AB45, AB55, AB56, AB53) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available. II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 12 II.2.1) Title Lot 12 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Elgin II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Elgin (Dr Gray’s Hospital); IV30, IV31, IV36, IV32, AB38, AB37 II.2.4) Description of the procurement Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Elgin (Dr Gray’s Hospital); and IV30, IV31, IV36, IV32, AB38, AB37) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 13 II.2.1) Title Lot 13 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Inverurie II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Inverurie (Inverurie Hospital; AB41, AB51, AB52, AB54 II.2.4) Description of the procurement Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Inverurie (Inverurie Hospital and AB41, AB51, AB52, AB54) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: two 12 months extensions available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 14 II.2.1) Title Lot 14 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Peterhead II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Peterhead (Peterhead Community Hospital); and AB42, AB43 II.2.4) Description of the procurement Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Peterhead (Peterhead Community Hospital); and AB42, AB43) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3.Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available. II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 15 II.2.1) Title Lot 15 - Community Transport Journeys NHSG to and from patient homes - Kincardine II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: (Kincardine Community Hospital). AB30, AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB39 II.2.4) Description of the procurement Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes (as per indicative postcodes around Kincardine Community Hospital and AB30, AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB39) using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available. II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 16 II.2.1) Title Lot 16 - Community Transport Journeys II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Journeys provided by Community Transport vehicles from NHS Grampian sites or patients' homes to non-local NHS Grampian sites (not covered under Lots 10-15) and vice versa. II.2.4) Description of the procurement Local and non-local journeys across NHS Grampian sites from ARI or NHS Grampian sites to patient homes not covered in Lots 10 -15 using community transport vehicles. This primarily includes day-time 8:30 – 16:30 planned: 1. Renal patient journeys to a NHS Grampian site for an appointment e.g. dialysis treatment. This will include Renal journeys from across NHS Grampian to and from local and non-local satellite Renal Units or Renal Unit at ARI. 2. Patient journeys from across Grampian to and from ARI or other non-local NHS Grampian sites or home e.g. hospitals, GP practices. 3. Patients being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available. II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 17 II.2.1) Title Lot 17 - Specialist Vehicles from NHSG sites to and from patients' homes - Aberdeen II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Aberdeen (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary) II.2.4) Description of the procurement Local and non-local discharge from NHS Grampian sites to other NHS sites or patient homes within NHS Grampian catchment within Aberdeen and around Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ( ARI). These transfer journeys require “specialist” vehicles with two-person crews. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available. II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 18 II.2.1) Title Lot 18 - Specialist Vehicles from NHSG sites to and from patients' homes - Elgin II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Elgin (Dr Gray’s Hospital); II.2.4) Description of the procurement Local and non-local discharge from NHS Grampian sites to other NHS sites or patient homes within NHS Grampian catchment within Elgin and around Dr. Grays Hospital. These transfer journeys require “specialist” vehicles with two-person crews. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Lot No: 19 II.2.1) Title Lot 19 - Specialist Vehicles from NHSG sites to and from patients' homes II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 60000000 II.2.3) Place of performance NUTS code: UKM5 Main site or place of performance: Elgin (Dr Gray’s Hospital) II.2.4) Description of the procurement Local and non-local discharge from NHS Grampian sites to other NHS sites or patient homes within NHS Grampian catchment. These transfer journeys require “specialist” vehicles without clinical support. This includes: Patients with mobility or health challenges being discharged from hospital to maintain patient flow. II.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents II.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: Two 12 months extensions available II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional information Further information is available in the specification and ITT Documents. Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information III.1) Conditions for participation III.1.2) Economic and financial standing Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents III.1.3) Technical and professional ability Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents III.2) Conditions related to the contract III.2.2) Contract performance conditions Information in the ITT Documents and contract terms and conditions. National Health Service Scotland (NHSS) Framework Terms & Conditions for the Provision of Services shall apply to any awarded contract. III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract Section IV: Procedure IV.1) Description IV.1.1) Type of procedure Open procedure IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators. Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three years and with the option to extend for an additional one year at the authority’s discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to extend beyond the four periods of the framework agreement where there is an urgent clinical need or extenuating circumstances to do so. IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes IV.2) Administrative information IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Date: 14/04/2026 Local time: 12:00 IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted EN IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender) IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders Date: 14/04/2026 Local time: 12:00 Place: Online via PCS-Tender Information about authorised persons and opening procedure: Procurement Department Section VI: Complementary information VI.1) Information about recurrence This is a recurrent procurement: No VI.2) Information about electronic workflows Electronic ordering will be used Electronic invoicing will be accepted Electronic payment will be used VI.3) Additional information The Authority shall notify all bidders of its decision to award the framework via PCS-Tender as soon as possible after a decision has been made. The Authority shall observe a 10 days standstill period before the contract is awarded. Unsuccessful bidders shall be debriefed accordingly. The Authority will be using PCS eTendering System for this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction. The tender publication will be from 13th March 2026 via this link (https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/) and the deadline for the return of all completed Tenders is 12:00 on 14/03/2026. The conditions of the contract will be based on the Authority's Terms and Conditions. The Authority is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30883. For more information see: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/55421642019CE3314BAB The project team is organising an open day on the 25 March, 2026 (Time: 10:30 - 12:00). The venue of the event will be confirmed as soon as possible before the event. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30883. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:823161) VI.4) Procedures for review VI.4.1) Review body Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of Peace couret 53 Castle Street ABERDEEN AB11 5BB UK Telephone: +44 1224657200 E-mail: aberdeen@scotcourts.gov.uk VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice 13/03/2026