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Expression of Interest for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for Lincolnshire CCG

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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28 Jan 2021 at 12:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting Expressions of Interest for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) aimed at supporting Lincolnshire patients. This opportunity falls under the health services category and is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 25th February 2021. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2022 and extend until 30th June 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring accessibility to a broad range of providers interested in delivering these essential services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess experience in patient transport services. Businesses adept at handling non-emergency transport for healthcare purposes will find this tender especially relevant, as the commissioning body seeks to engage with capable providers to help shape a future service model. Participation in the preliminary engagement events will offer further insights into the project and enable interested parties to enhance their service offerings in alignment with the needs identified by the commissioning authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for Lincolnshire CCG

Notice Description

Lincolnshire CCG is inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers capable of delivering non-emergency patient transport service for Lincolnshire patients, in preparation for a Market Engagement Event and future tendering process. The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. provide the market with visibility of the proposed opportunity; 2. support the CCGs decision making to inform the future commissioning of services (as applicable); 3. to help define the future service approach and model; 4. to gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across the region to deliver the services noted above. If you wish to express an interest please register on the EU Supply Portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp. The reference for this expression of interest is Quote/tender 42970 - Expression of Interest for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service across Lincolnshire. Once registered, please complete the questions which ask details about: your organisation's name and postal address, email address, contact name and number along with your capability and experience of delivering similar services to those summarised above. It is highly likely that we will hold one or more engagement events, although this is subject to change. These events would offer an overview of the Commissioner's intentions, regarding any future opportunities, and help define the commissioning approach and inform the development of the service specification. Bidders who have expressed an interest in this market testing exercise will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable. The deadline for Expressions of Interest responses is 25th February 2021. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the CCGs to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466f7576-14d8-49b1-8acd-b600113008ab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLEAFORD
Postcode
NG34 8GG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Sleaford Holdingham
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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