Tender

NHS North Lincolnshire CCG Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Service

EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Lincolnshire CCG is currently seeking proposals for the Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Service to cater for patients in North Lincolnshire. This contract is set for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of two additional years, divided into two 12-month lots. The deadline for submission of tenders is 30th July 2018. The contract, valued at approximately £7,905,405, falls under the ambulance services category and aims to provide a flexible, patient-focused transportation service, ensuring safe and timely journeys without compromising the health and wellbeing of patients.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in patient transportation and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer a high-quality, efficient service, potentially including a patient-focused booking system, are encouraged to apply. Those with capabilities to integrate inter-hospital transfers and reduce carbon emissions will have a competitive edge, making this tender ideal for organisations aiming to expand their operations within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS North Lincolnshire CCG Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Service

Notice Description

NHS North Lincolnshire CCG (The Authority) are seeking a provider of Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Service for North Lincolnshire patients. The contract will be let for a period of three years, with an optional extension up to 2 years, in two lots of 12 months (3+1+1). The contract end date and contract value represent the full five years of the opportunity. The Authority seeks the provision of a flexible, high quality patient focused service which is safe, clinically effective and represents best value. Specifically the local outcomes include: - Patients will arrive and depart safely and in a timely manner; - There will be no detriment to the patient's health and wellbeing during their journey; - Provide a patient focused booking system; - Apply the eligibility criteria and local NEPTS decision making tool (Appendix B) in a consistent and equitable manner; - Provide high quality information to patients enquiring about NEPTS and signposting those who are not eligible to appropriate local alternatives; - Provide an integrated NEPTS which supports: Planned and frequent journeys for Priority Patients; Discharge from hospital; Short notice urgent journeys; Planned routine journeys. - Provide high quality patient experience and satisfaction; - High level of satisfaction within primary and acute care providers - The Provider must take action to reduce carbon emissions and the carbon footprint of the journeys where possible. In addition to the specified services, the Authority reserves the right to increase service delivery during the term of the contract by incorporating Inter-hospital transfers within the North Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust Sites - Goole, Scunthorpe and Grimsby Hospitals. This additional service provision is not guaranteed during the term of the contract but may be a required contract variation during the term and potential providers would be expected to deliver this service should the increased service delivery be required. Additional information: Potential providers can access the procurement documentation by registering or logging in to NHS Sourcing and accessing itt_4516.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ac8a4e-1cdb-4ab0-9b30-6eb5d10f3a4b
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,905,405 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Mar 2019 - 5 Mar 2024 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
EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGG
Postcode
DN20 8GS
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Brigg & Wolds
Westminster Constituency
Brigg and Immingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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