Tender

Dorset Integrated Care Board - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

08 Aug 2022 at 15:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender process for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services on behalf of the Dorset Integrated Care Board. The title of the tender is "Dorset Integrated Care Board - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services" with an expected start date of services on 1st July 2023. The procurement consists of three separate Lots, each contracted for an initial term of 5 years with a total combined value of around £58,795,624. The tender is classified under the CPV code 34114122 for Patient-transport vehicles. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold) with a tender deadline of 15th September 2022 in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare transportation industry to secure long-term contracts with significant financial value. Companies specialised in patient transport services, particularly those with experience in NHS-funded services and compliance with NHS England and DHSC criteria, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The three distinct Lots offer opportunities for both established companies and smaller providers to contribute to improving healthcare access for vulnerable individuals and eligible patients in Dorset, as outlined by the Dorset Integrated Care Board and the Commissioner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dorset Integrated Care Board - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Notice Description

Dorset Integrated Care Board (Dorset ICB) are seeking the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in the following three categories which will be procured as three separate Lots within a single process. Lot 1 Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service Lot 2 PTAC (Patient Transport Advice Centre) Lot 3 Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service The NEPT Service promotes access to healthcare provision through an NHS funded transport service for those patients registered with a GP in NHS Dorset meeting the eligibility criteria as set down by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Including vulnerable people by reason of mental health or learning disability, children, and eligible escorts. The role of the PTAC Provider is to liaise with patients/carers and subject to eligibility criteria book transport for qualifying patients. Full details for each of the Lots including specification, activity, scope and requirements can be found within the procurement documentation. Each of the Lots will be contracted for an initial term of 5 years at a combined total of PS34,600,179, with an option to extend any period up to a further 3 years giving a combined total of circa PS58,795,624 as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. Services are scheduled to commence on 1st July 2023. The annualised contract values for each lot are: Lot 1 Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service -PS5,032,779 Lot 2 PTAC (Patient Transport Advice Centre) - PS146,419 Lot 3 Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service - PS1,574,851 This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a757c61-251b-484e-8aaf-76e1b955f897
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34b97d9-cab7-4eaa-ab31-0edb4644ad60
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£58,795,624 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2031 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA22 8HR
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Further Information

Notice Documents

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