Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute

Concepts

• passenger transport
• inverness
• road transport
• mid argyll
• surrounding areas
• other areas
• argyll
• bute hscp
• renal patients
• patients

Location

Mid Argyll and Kintyre Peninsula

Description

The Authority requires a transportation service for renal patients residing in the catchment area of Mid Argyll & Kintyre. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time and will be subject to mutual agreement between the Authority and Contractor.

Total Quantity or Scope

NHS Highland (Argyll and Bute HSCP) requires a transportation service for patients residing in the catchment areas of Oban Lorn & Isles and Mid Argyll & Kintyre. The main Renal Unit accessed by patients from both areas is the Highlands (Belford Hospital, Fort William) and Glasgow and surrounding areas (mainly Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria). This remains subject to change. Journeys are required up to 3 times per week per patient usually from their home to their Renal Unit and return for patients to receive Dialysis. Dialysis appointments maybe spread across all seven days of the week and will include public and statutory holidays. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time (subject to mutual agreement). This service is for patients that while chronically ill, can walk unaided. Additional information: Additional Lots may be added at a later date.

Renewal Options

The contract has an extension option of 1 + 1 + 1 which will bring the total contract length to four years if all extension options are used.

CPV Codes

• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

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