Planning

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services on behalf of Chelsea and Westminster Trust & NWL ICS

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Oct 2021 at 12:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Oct 2021 at 15:11

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Sep 2021 at 16:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, managed by the NHS Shared Business Services on behalf of Chelsea and Westminster Trust & North West London Integrated Care Systems (NWL ICS), is currently in the planning stage. This initiative, classified under transport services and health and social work services, seeks to engage potential providers for a range of services spanning four lots, which include non-emergency patient transport and shuttle bus services. Interested businesses are required to submit their expressions of interest via the Market Engagement Questionnaire by 12pm on Thursday, 14th October 2021, located in London, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for qualified transport service providers, particularly those specialising in patient transport, shuttle services, and courier deliveries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement could influence the service design and delivery. With contracts potentially awarded for an initial three-year term with the option for a two-year extension, businesses that can demonstrate experience and capacity in providing reliable transport services will be well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services on behalf of Chelsea and Westminster Trust & NWL ICS

Notice Description

Edit: Please note, the deadline for particpation in this Market Engagement exercise has been extended to 12pm, Thursday 14th October 2021. Therefore, we require your completed Questionnaires by no later than 12pm, Thursday 14th October 2021. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & North West London Integrated Care Systems Contract Authorities (NWL ICS) ('the Contracting Authorities') is looking to engage with qualified and experienced providers to express their interest and inform the design of a set of services for a provider to manage the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (Lots 1-4, see Service Specifications for more detail of requirements) delivered from multiple NWL ICS members, under a suitable fit for purpose 3 + 2-year contract. The scope of the intended procurement will seek to award contracts for the following services: * Lot 1 - Non-emergency Patient Transport Service * Lot 2 - Staff Shuttle Bus Service * Lot 3 - Dedicated Courier Driver and Vehicle Service * Lot 4 - Taxi and Courier Service (the Service Specification has been split into two parts) These Lots and Service Specifications are not final and could be changed through the service design process that is on-going with participating NWL ICS Contract Authorities. It is expected that the following Contract Authorities may also join these services working with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to design and deliver these services; therefore, it is expected that individual Contract Authority requirements will be added prior to publication: * NHS North West London CCGs * London North West Healthcare Trust * CNWL and West London Joint Procurement Service * The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust * The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust * Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust The form of contract will be offered for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend - at the discretion of the commissioners/contract authorities - for a further 2 years i.e., 3+2. All feedback received will assist to determine the Contract Authorities procurement strategy including whether a competitive procurement process is appropriate; specifically, the NWL ICS requires your input and help in defining and providing supporting information that is relevant to this service via the Market Engagement Questionnaire. Expressions of interest are now invited by way of completion and return of the attached Market Engagement Questionnaire by 12pm, Thursday 14th October 2021. Additional information: Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will assist to inform the Commissioner as to the level of interest from the market and will be used to evidence a decision as to whether or not to undertake a competitive procurement. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f03e6a3-dd51-4551-b7de-0d4b65f010f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0180694-2d08-4f63-aef0-d0291122d8d9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 2021Expired
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
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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