Planning

Patient Transport Services

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Planning

22 Jul 2022 at 14:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services is initiating a tender process for the provision of Patient Transport Services and related goods and services aimed at healthcare providers. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 22nd August 2022. The framework agreement is intended for use by NHS SBS Approved Organisations across the United Kingdom, which may include NHS and Social Care bodies. The buying organisation seeks suppliers committed to sustainability and social value, which will significantly influence the tender evaluation.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in passenger transportation and travel management. Companies that prioritise sustainability and social impact would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. With NHS SBS indicating its intention to hold market engagement sessions in August, this is an ideal time for interested suppliers to engage and prepare for potential bidding on the upcoming framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Transport Services

Notice Description

PIN NOTICE - NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Patient Transport Services and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the market. Please contact NHS SBS via email (nsbs.nhsbusinessservices@nhs.net - FAO Paula Jarvis) to receive a copy of the RFI (Request for Information). NHS Shared Business Services reserve the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS Shared Business Services is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This Early Market Engagement Exercise does not guarantee that procurement will take place and NHS Shared Business Services reserves the right to defer from any procurement entirely. NHS SBS intends to hold market engagement sessions during August with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting Framework/DPS Agreement NHS SBS will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity taken subsequent to this PIN and reserves the right to use an electronic auction. The eSourcing system we will use is SAPAriba Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a Framework Agreement if invited to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0caf6486-3257-4cd5-99b7-c16fb7190b38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4ff779-91fd-4dae-be5c-006bf064a0a3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34110000 - Passenger cars

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63516000 - Travel management services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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