Planning

Non-Emergency Patient Transport

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Jan 2018 at 10:47

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Non-Emergency Patient Transport." This procurement is aimed at the healthcare sector and will involve delivering services across four Clinical Commissioning Groups in Lincolnshire. Key milestones include an engagement end date on 23rd February 2018. Interested providers should submit their expressions of interest via the Bravo Solutions portal by 2nd May 2016 for a contract expected to run for approximately five years, with a possible two-year extension.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare services. Companies with expertise in patient transport services, call centre operations, and scheduling logistics would be particularly well-suited to participate. The procurement encourages providers who are flexible and able to respond to the evolving needs of the healthcare environment, ultimately aiming to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services that meet patient needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport

Notice Description

Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (Arden&GEM CSU) on behalf of the 4 Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Groups delivering the service for their patients (the service covers the patients of Lincolnshire West CCG, Lincolnshire East CCG, South Lincolnshire CCG and South West Lincolnshire CCG) are seeking expressions of interest (EoI) from suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) that is high quality, flexible and can meet, grow and respond to the changing needs of the Lincolnshire healthcare environment. The Commissioners require a service that is patient centric and cost effective and one that continually innovates to deliver value for money. Under consideration are contract terms of circa 5 years potentially with an extension option of up to 24 months. This is yet to be finalised. To assist the commissioners develop a procurement strategy can we ask potential providers of NEPT service to respond to the questions below regarding the market engagement and contracting style? Please respond via Bravo (https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk; following the instructions detailed in this notice then click on PQQ_207 and upload your response in the Bravo messaging service as an attachment in your message- a word document please) on or before 2nd May 2016. 1) Which of the procurement options A B and C listed below would your organisation potentially bid for? 2) Which individual lots in option A B and C would you consider viable contracting options for your organisation either as an individual lot or multiple lots? 3) Would a separate Renal Patient Service "lot" be an option you would consider for option A B or C? 4) Can you briefly summarise your organisations rationale for its response to the above questions? Procurement Options Option A - 3 Lots Lot 1 - Qualification through a telephony service. Pre-qualifying an individual's use of the NEPT service. Lot 2 - Booking / call centre for NHS staff and pre-qualified individuals to book the service Lot 3 - Scheduling logistics and delivery of transportation services, vehicles and staff Option B - 2 Lots Lot 1 Qualification telephony service, booking / call centre, scheduling logistics. Lot 2 Delivery of transportation services, vehicles and staff Option C - 1 Lot Deliver a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for the patients of the 4 detailed Lincolnshire CCG's. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) -- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://gemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register-- Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' -- Enter your correct business and user details --Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete -- You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender -- Login to the portal with the user-name/password -- Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) -- Click on the relevant Non Emergency Patient Transport PQQ - 207 to access. -- Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. -- You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and return the questionnaire -- Note the deadline for completion is 2nd May , on-line help available)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dd574f4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15dfce7e-ccb6-4fbc-b059-8a47195d8172
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

79512000 - Call centre

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
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN4 2HN
Post Town
Lincoln
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
Bracebridge Heath
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

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