United Kingdom-West Bromwich: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) – Framework Lead

The current contract for Transport services (excl. Waste transport) – Framework Lead is projected to end on 17-NOV-18 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: BCPFT 2015-03 Non emergency patient transport services.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 25: Health and social services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: The geographical area known as the Black Country: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell.
NUTS code

Information on framework agreement: Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 3
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 750 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): Our vision is to improve the health and well-being for people of all ages across the Black Country. BCPFT provides care and support for people of all ages who have mental health needs in Sandwell and Wolverhampton. We provide a range of specialist health services for people with learning disabilities in Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell and Wolverhampton. And we also provide community healthcare services for children, young people and families in Dudley.
The contractor shall provide a non emergency patient transport service, for the planned transportation of patients with a medical need for transport from one location to another. Patient eligibility for transport will be determined by their medical condition, and as such they will require the skills and support of PTS staff and travelling by any other means may be detrimental to their condition or their recovery. The provision of PTS is part of an integrated programme of care, providing a professional, reliable service whilst demonstrating compassion and treating each patient with dignity and respect.
A range of vehicles will be required to ensure the service can meet the needs of client groups with challenging behaviours and varying levels of care across the client groups. The core hours of service are Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00.
Contract commencement date is expected to be 5.11.2015 for a 3 year period.
BCPFT is seeking expressions of interest in this opportunity and the closing date for EOI is Friday 27.3.2015, 12:00 noon.