Planning

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) Market Engagement Event - Derbyshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

31 Mar 2023 at 15:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, acting on behalf of NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, is planning a tender for Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) services in Derbyshire under the Health services category. The market engagement event is set to take place on 14th April 2023, providing an opportunity for potential suppliers to understand the procurement process and ask questions. The engagement end date for this event is 12th April 2023, with the intention to award a new contract for a period of 5 plus 2 years from 1st April 2024.

This tender for NEPTS services offers opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises to participate in providing vital patient transport services. Businesses in the health services industry, particularly those with experience in patient transport or healthcare logistics, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The event aims to clarify specifications, budget details, and performance indicators, enabling interested parties to prepare effectively for the upcoming tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) Market Engagement Event - Derbyshire

Notice Description

** THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ** NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (DDICB) have extended the current Non-Emergency Patient Transport services (NEPTS) contract with East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) for a period of 12 months to 31st March 2024 via a Regulation 72 variation to the existing contract. The reason for this extension covers several uncertainties, including but not limited to: * Potential lack of lease vehicle acquisitions that may impact on the mobilisation of a successful provider if procured in 2022/23 * The ongoing National review around eligibility criteria for patient transport services * The requirement to further engage with care providers to ensure that the capacity procured supports the ongoing NHS recovery e.g., increased discharges, longer clinic hours and additional weekend clinic slots * Following the movement of the Glossop catchment area from Tameside and Glossop CCG into the Derby & Derbyshire jurisdiction on 1st July 2022, changes or alignment of Glossop PTS provision was not permitted to occur prior to 1st July 2023 In recognition of the above points, DDICB have extended current contractual arrangements for a period of 12 months to 31st March 2024 whilst undertaking a full, open and transparent procurement in 2023 in order to award a new contract for a period of 5 plus 2 years from 01st April 2024. DDICB will be undertaking a virtual market engagement event on the 14th April and will present the proposed specification, budget envelope and required performance indicators. This will also be an opportunity for stakeholders to raise any questions pertaining to the ICB's future intentions. The event details are as follows: Date: 14th April 2023 Venue: Online via MS Teams Time: 1pm for a maximum of 2 hours The Agenda will be: 1 - Welcome and Introductions 2 - Specification & Service Model 3 - Questions 4 - Procurement Process 5 - Questions 6 - Close If you wish to attend the event, please register on Atamis using the link below. Closer to the event you will receive a calendar invite detailing how to access the event and a link to MS Teams. Please note interest is limited to three persons per organisation. To register your interest in this event please visit: Atamis on the link below and access project C158573. Atamis link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Please note the deadline for confirmation of attendance is 1700hrs on the 12th April 2023 after which the access details will then be shared.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3217ba6-3492-417a-9dec-b50371f6785d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd64675-c436-4182-a08e-6add06b7018a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85100000 - Health 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 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Apr 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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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