Planning

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR PROVISION OF PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES (PTS) FOR THE LEICESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM (ICS)

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU

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Planning

20 Jul 2022 at 10:03

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Jul 2022 at 11:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Market Engagement Event for Provision of Patient Transport Services (PTS) for the Leicestershire Integrated Care System (ICS)." This procurement, related to the health and social work services industry, is set in Leicester, England. The Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 8th August 2022, between 2 PM and 4 PM, and interested providers are encouraged to register by 5 PM on 4th August 2022 to participate. The engagement aims to inform potential bidders about the service requirements, including Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services and other specialised transport options.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare logistics, patient transport, and related services. Providers committed to delivering high-quality, personalised transport solutions and those equipped to handle non-emergency medical transport, renal dialysis transport, and emergency services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the commissioners at the Market Engagement Event will also offer networking opportunities and insights into the procurement process, allowing organisations to position themselves effectively for this contract and potentially foster long-term partnerships within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR PROVISION OF PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES (PTS) FOR THE LEICESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM (ICS)

Notice Description

Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (ML CSU) on behalf of the Commissioners, NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Integrated Care System (LLR ICS) and NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB), 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 Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS), Renal Dialysis Transport and High Dependency/Blue Light Transport/Bariatric/End of Life Transport. The aim of the services is to deliver high quality, dignified and safe patient transport to specific cohorts of patients, ensuring all eligible patients are able to travel in a timely manner, without adverse impact on their medical condition. The main benefits and expected outcomes are: person-centred and providers will need to be committed to the 'personalization' of the whole service(s) from the point of first contact when the booking is made, through to pick-up, relationship of the driver with the patient and escort (if applicable), journey to the destination, supporting the patient in preparation for their transport and arrival at home or nominated place of residence or other healthcare setting. The Market Engagement Event will take place in the afternoon of Monday 8th August 2022 from 2pm-4pm on MS Teams (invite link will be sent after registration). 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 LLR - an overview of the procurement process and anticipated timelines - an opportunity for you to ask questions and feedback on the presentations. Additional information: If you are interested in meeting with the Commissioners and attending the event please register on Bravo and Express an Interest in 'PQQ_514 - MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR PROVISION OF PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES (PTS) FOR THE LEICESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM (ICS)' and provide the following details by no later than 5pm Thursday 4th August 2022: Name of delegates Job title of delegates Organisation details, including address Delegate email address and telephone number. The service will be commissioned via an open procurement process advertised to all providers which is proportionate to the value and complexity of the service and contract. The ITT will also be advertised on Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender service, and on MLCSUs' procurement portal, Bravo/Jaggaer, which will be utilised for the tender. Therefore, we recommend that you register with both of these websites in the meantime at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/ To register on the Bravo portal If your organisation has registered previously, you do not need to re-register. 1) Register on the portal webpage at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge). 2) Once registered, candidates must Express their Interest by: a) logging into the ML CSU eTendering Bravo portal b) selecting response to PQQ_514, c) select Open Access PQQ_514, d) search for and access listing related to this contract and view details, e) click on Express Interest link. For technical support in submitting your Expression of Interest or registering on the 'Bravo Solution' Electronic Sourcing system please contact the Bravo Solution helpdesk via Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help@bravosolution.co.uk All communications from Bidders (including their Bidder Members) during the period of the Procurement (live tender stage) must be directed to MLCSU via the 'messaging' area within the ML CSU online Bravo/Jaggaer procurement portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. Strictly no other forms of communication to MLCSU or the Commissioner will be accepted (including telephone calls, postal queries/submissions, faxes or email communications) during this period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4287376-4839-4b16-807c-7aaab90fa395
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5404dc2a-e444-4dbd-9e89-8da3b081ec27
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
20 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2022Expired
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
NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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