Planning

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

WIRRAL CCG

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Planning

31 May 2018 at 12:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wirral Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently in the planning stage of procuring Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services aimed at enhancing patient mobility across the North West of England. The tender process has been initiated with a key milestone - the engagement end date scheduled for 31st August 2018. This procurement will follow the NHS Standard Contract and includes a range of services such as transport between patients' homes and various healthcare settings. A bidder engagement event is planned for 28th June 2018 to facilitate communication with potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, specifically those with capabilities to provide diverse fleet solutions including ambulance and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Companies that can demonstrate robust service management and booking systems will be well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those focused on delivering flexible and responsive transport services in line with NHS standards and patient care requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Notice Description

The NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups of Eastern Cheshire, South Cheshire, West Cheshire, Vale Royal, Warrington and Wirral have requested provision of nonemergency patient transport services to be delivered under terms of the NHS Standard Contract and to agreed service levels. Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) comprises the movement of eligible patients whose condition is not considered an 'emergency' between patients' homes, hospitals, community setting or other NHS funded treatment centres for people referred for consultations, treatments or procedures. This encompasses a wide range The NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups of Eastern Cheshire, South Cheshire, West Cheshire, Vale Royal, Warrington and Wirral have requested provision of nonemergency patient transport services to be delivered under terms of the NHS Standard Contract and to agreed service levels. Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) comprises the movement of eligible patients whose condition is not considered an 'emergency' between patients' homes, hospitals, community setting or other NHS funded treatment centres for people referred for consultations, treatments or procedures. This encompasses a wide range The NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups of Eastern Cheshire, South Cheshire, West Cheshire, Vale Royal, Warrington and Wirral have requested provision of nonemergency patient transport services to be delivered under terms of the NHS Standard Contract and to agreed service levels. Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) comprises the movement of eligible patients whose condition is not considered an 'emergency' between patients' homes, hospitals, community setting or other NHS funded treatment centres for people referred for consultations, treatments or procedures. This encompasses a wide range of vehicle types and levels of care consistent with the patients medical needs The services sought include both the call handling and the patient transport elements and any solution proposed must be robust, accessible by a number of systems and encompass service management requirements. For example, the online and telephone booking systems must be capable of confirming a patients' conformance with transport eligibility criteria in real time. This contract requires a diverse fleet of vehicles resourced to accommodate patients who require: Car vehicles Single man patient transport vehicles 2 man crew patient transport vehicles Wheelchair accessible vehicles Stretcher vehicles Bariatric and multi-people lift vehicles Appropriate real time patient services booking and management systems. The new service will simplify and improve the efficiency of Non Emergency Patient Transport pathways and ensure equity of service provision in line with legislation and Department of Health and NHS England regulations and guidance. The services will be flexible, available on short notice and accessed through a Centralised Booking Service. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert the market for engagement purposes in advance of the publication of an Invitation to Tender process. Commissioners invite the market to attend a bidder engagement event on 28th June 2018 from 12.00pm-5pm, in the Mulberry/Cedar Room, The Centre, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6YN Please note due to space limitations we are only able to accommodate 2 delegates per organisation. If you could confirm attendance by email to guy.jennings@nhs.net by 21st June 2018 12:00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce4c73e-7e9e-4743-8f85-44fe92fbae6e
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2018Expired
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
WIRRAL CCG
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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