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The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations).
"Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS
England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act.
For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement.
This framework agreement aims to support mental health patient requirements through the provision of secure patient transport services.
Suppliers will be awarded to the framework for the remaining of the initial 2 year framework period. The framework includes options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments.
Framework contract: £25,000,000 total value shared among 6 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amvale Medical Transport Ltd | 04502825 | ~£4,166,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| LSA Secure Ltd trading as LSE Secure Medical Services | 09396592 | ~£4,166,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Mersey Medical Services Ltd | 10072525 | ~£4,166,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Patient Transport (UK) ltd | 06125783 | ~£4,166,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Spark Medical Limited | 10142454 | ~£4,166,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Starcross Trading Limited t/a BEARS Ambulance | 07069657 | ~£4,166,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
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This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 66 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £150,000,000 initial term | 11 | active |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £11,780,321 in 881 payments (over £25k) from Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (2023-01-06 to 2026-02-06).
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