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Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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23 Oct 2017 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the contract titled "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire," initiated by Attain Health Management Services on behalf of NHS Herts Valleys, Luton, Bedfordshire, and East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Groups. This procurement, categorized under health care services, is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £25,890,188. The contract is set to run from 13 October 2017 to 12 October 2019, with an option for a one-year extension. The tender period concluded on 29 September 2017.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transport and associated health care services, particularly those that can offer reliable and efficient non-emergency transport solutions. Companies of varying sizes, including voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage in this market, which is particularly relevant given the urgent need for services following the incumbent provider's administration. The longer contract duration ensures that businesses can strategically plan their operational resources while capitalising on this significant health service contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire

Notice Description

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group, NHS Luton Clinical Commissioning Group, NHS Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, and NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. A procurement process was initiated by Luton and Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Groups on 1 September 2017 (OJEU reference 2017/S 167-343841). A separate procurement process was initiated by Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Groups on 18 September 2017 (OJEU reference 2017/S 179-366553). Both contracts resulting from the procurement were due to 'go live' on 1st April 2018. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the incumbent provider Private Ambulance Service (PAS) has gone into administration, and is no longer trading, therefore there was a significant risk that there would be no provision of non-emergency patient transport services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire jeopardising the health and well-being of patients (to a potentially fatal degree). Therefore this contract had to be placed urgently. The contract duration will be for an initial 2 years, starting on 13th October 2017, with the option to extend by a further year. Maximum contract duration will be 3 years. Given the nature of business modelling involved and the associated resource implications for the potential provider it is necessary for the contingency contract to be for a minimum 24 months, in order for this to be a financially viable proposition. Otherwise the costs of a short-term contract would be prohibitive and would potentially negatively impact on the wider health care system. Based on a 2-year + 1 year extension, the new indicative procurement timelines (high level) would be as follows: * Indicative timeline based on a 2 year term (contract term 13th October 2017 to 12th October 2019): - Pre-procurement activities (incl. market engagement) from August to October 2018 - Formal Procurement Process (2 stage, 'Restricted' procedure) from November 2018 to March 2019 - Mobilisation Period from April to October 2019. * Indicative timeline based on a 2 year term + 1 year extension (contract term 13th October 2017 to 12th October 2020): - Pre-procurement activities (incl. market engagement) from August to October 2019 - Formal Procurement Process (2 stage, 'Restricted' procedure) from November 2019 to March 2020 - Mobilisation Period from April to October 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16b312c2-b585-4a20-a7b0-9d9be89145bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce0ead9-c738-452f-973c-2b14c2c72eaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,890,188 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,890,188 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2017 - 12 Oct 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maninder.dulku@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7YU
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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