Planning

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR PROVISION OF PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES (PTS) FOR THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM BOARD (ICSB)

STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

18 May 2023 at 11:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, acting on behalf of the NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care Board, is conducting a planning phase tender titled "MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR PROVISION OF PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES (PTS) FOR THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM BOARD (ICSB)". This procurement, classified under health and social work services, aims to procure patient transport services for specific patient cohorts, with an indicative contract value of approximately \u00a390m. The engagement end date for this planning phase is set for May 23, 2023, with a Market Engagement Event scheduled for May 25, 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses interested in providing patient transport services in the East of England region, catering to various patient transport needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate in this tender. Eligible providers are encouraged to attend the Market Engagement Event to gain insights into the service requirements, contract details, and anticipated procurement timelines, providing a chance to engage with the Commissioners and seek clarifications on the presentation topics.

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Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR PROVISION OF PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES (PTS) FOR THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM BOARD (ICSB)

Notice Description

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR PROVISION OF PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES (PTS) FOR THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (ML CSU) on behalf of the Commissioner, NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care Board (CPICB), would like to invite providers to attend a 'Market Engagement Event' which will inform the market of the Commissioners' intentions to procure their Patient Transport Services (PTS), to include Planned Patient Transport Service (PPTS), Unplanned Patient Transport, High Dependency/Blue Light Transport, Bariatric and End of Life Transport, and Call Centre. Please note that registration at this event does not count as registration for the full procurement process, which will be separately advertised we hope in June 2023 via Finder a Tender and Contracts Finder websites. Interested providers will need to respond to this when advertised ,whether or not they attend the Market Engagement event itself. The aim of the service is to ensure a consistent and robust eligibility screening service that enables providers to deliver a high-quality, timely, dignified, and safe patient transport to specific cohorts of patients, ensuring all eligible patients are able to travel without any adverse impact on their medical condition. The contract anticipated to start 1st of October 2024 is likely to be for 5 years with the possibility of extension for up to another 5 years, and the indicative contract value will be circa PS90m. Please note that this information is indicative only, and all these factors may change up to the point of the formal procurement process and should not be relied upon as exact data at this stage. The Market Engagement Event will take place in the morning of 25th May 2023 from 1030am-1200pm on MS Teams (invite link will be sent after registration requests have been received). The Market Engagement Event will provide: * an overview of the service to be provided * details of the anticipated contract type, length and particular conditions * the structure of the new pathway for patient transport services in CPICS * an overview of the procurement process and anticipated timelines * an opportunity for you to ask questions and feedback on the presentations. If you are interested in meeting with the Commissioners and attending the virtual event please register for this Market Engagement event by emailing paulo.sousa-cabral@nhs.net and provide the following details by no later than 23rd May 2023: Name of delegates Job title of delegates Organisation details, including address Delegate email address and telephone number. Additional information: To register on Atamis If you have not accessed the portal before you will need to click Register from the landing page and complete the required form. 1) Register on the portal webpage at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (registration and use of the website is free of charge). 2) Once registered, To search for tendering opportunities that have been published by the buying organisation, click Find Opportunities. 3) From the Find Opportunities page, click on the title of an opportunity. If the tendering project is at the stage where it is open for suppliers to express interest, you will be able to click Register Interest. For technical support in submitting your Expression of Interest or registering on the 'Atamis Electronic Sourcing system please contact the Atamis helpdesk via email: support@atamis.co.uk Please note you won't see the procurement opportunity on the portal until it is opened for bidding (anticipated in June 2023).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7e3e920-7d4d-44c3-87b1-375a13ff97fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50981ac9-c097-4c68-a94a-4fdc3b422042
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Paulo Sousa-Cabral
Contact Email
paulo.sousa-cabral@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0121 611 0106

Buyer Location

Locality
RUGELEY
Postcode
WS15 1UL
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cannock Chase
Electoral Ward
Western Springs
Westminster Constituency
Cannock Chase

Further Information

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