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Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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02 Nov 2017 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit involves the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. This tender, now complete, was classified under health and social work services and had a total contract value of £41,480,729. The procurement followed a selective (restricted procedure) method and catered to two lots: Lot 1 for Lincolnshire, with a five-year term and an optional two-year extension, and Lot 2 for Northamptonshire, which is strictly for a five-year term. The contracting period commenced on 1st July 2017 and will conclude on 30th June 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and transportation sectors, particularly those with expertise in non-emergency medical transport. Companies that can deliver high-quality, flexible services responsive to the needs of local health contexts would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of large-scale suppliers like Thames Ambulance Service Limited highlights the potential for collaboration or subcontracting arrangements that aspiring providers might explore to enhance their competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (NHS AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Lincolnshire - Lot 1 and Northamptonshire CCGs - Lot 2 (referred to as the Commissioner(s)) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) that is high quality, flexible and can meet, grow and respond to the changing needs of the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire healthcare environments. The Contract for Lot 1 Lincolnshire will be for a term of five years with an option to extend for up to a further two years at the discretion of the Commissioners. The Contract for Lot 2 Northamptonshire will be for a term of five years with no option to extend. Additional information: Both lots were awarded to Thames Ambulance Service Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-787d8d48-6753-41bf-bd34-93cedfe29abf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c26bd50-376f-4b6a-b411-c31043d3367b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,480,729 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,480,729 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Over 5 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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.heason@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY, DERBYSHIRE
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THAMES AMBULANCE SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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