Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c14-92ea-73ae-9874-0b71a57950d6/patient-transport-provision-of-dedicated-double-crewed-ambulance-for-salisbury closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Patient Transport - Provision of dedicated double-crewed ambulance for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (six month contract) [Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/salisbury-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £45,000 Published 1 Mar 2017 Deadline Closed 24 Mar 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Trust is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a dedicated Patient Transport Ambulance to operate under the direct management of the Hospital. The successful provider shall : • Provide a dedicated, double crewed vehicle seven days a week, for the period 01 April 2017 to 30 September 2017. This may be extended beyond that period dependant on funding. • The vehicle shall be under the direct instruction of the Hospital's Facilities Department, Emergency Department and Discharge Coordinators during this period. • The hours of service shall be 1100 to 2300 daily. • The principle operating area will be southern Wiltshire and surround areas of Hampshire and Dorset, although the Hospital shall be able to assign further trips where necessary. • The vehicle will be able to handle both wheelchairs and stretchers. • All crew shall be appropriately qualified, DBS checked, and experienced, and the Trust shall have the right to require proof of such. • The service shall be provided by the Supplier without subcontracting. This Contract will be let under standard NHS Terms (copy provided with tender pack). Also included within the Tender pack is a summary of previous monthly activity for this service. This information is provided as indicative only and should not be viewed as exhaustive. Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust uses the Bravo NHS Portal for advertising opportunities and managing supplier responses. All bidder participation must be via this Portal, and we do not accept quotations, clarification questions, or other communications outside of the Portal. If you wish to respond to a published opportunity : Go to [nhs.bravosolution.co.uk](https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html) ### Click on "Current Opportunities" Select the Opportunity you are interested in, and view the attached documents. Additional information: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust uses the Bravo NHS Portal for advertising opportunities and managing supplier responses. All bidder participation must be via this Portal, and we do not accept quotations, clarification questions, or other communications outside of the Portal. If you wish to respond to a published opportunity : Go to [nhs.bravosolution.co.uk](https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html) ### Click on "Current Opportunities" Select the Opportunity you are interested in, and view the attached documents. To participate, click on Login or Register to Participate and follow the instructions. ALL BIDDERS must comply fully with the Trust's Suppliers Code of Conduct which is published as part of the tender documentation on the Bravo portal. BIDDERS MUST NOT make direct contact with any Trust staff member, or engaged consultancy, without going via SFT Procurement & Commercial Services. The Trust reserves the right to exclude bids where this process has not been followed. Read full description ## CPV classification Ambulances Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a2c165f1-b2b9-4b55-b966-2b4496a873fd) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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