Planning

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS)

NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Jan 2018 at 14:34

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jan 2018 at 11:55

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jan 2018 at 11:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South of England Procurement Services is in the planning stage of procuring a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) aimed at providing transport for patients associated with the SHIP 6 area. This service will serve various Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) including South Eastern Hampshire, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight, among others. The anticipated contract duration is three years, with an option for a 24-month extension, and the deadline for expressions of interest is set for 12:00 (noon) on 1st March 2018. This opportunity includes considerable scope with an estimated annual contract value of £10.1 million, covering an operational footprint across the South East of England.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transportation and related services. Companies with a diverse fleet capable of accommodating various transport needs, including wheelchair accessibility and intermediate care, will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to express their interest, highlighting an inclusive procurement approach that aims to support a diverse range of service providers in delivering critical healthcare transportation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS)

Notice Description

To provide non-emergency patient transport to patients attached to the SHIP 6 area who require patient transport (this will include Patients who are attached to these CCG's but are located in other hospitals in the UK and require repatriation back to their home area). The contract will include both the call handling and the patient transport elements and be robust and accessible by a number of systems including online booking and telephone booking with the facility to implement and apply the contracts patient transport eligibility criteria. This contract requires a diverse fleet of vehicles resourced to accommodate patients who require: * Car vehicles * Single man ambulance vehicles * 2 man crew ambulance vehicles * Wheelchair accessible vehicles * Stretcher vehicles * Bariatric and multi-people lift vehicles * Intermediate level of care vehicles including staff trained to IHCD and Paramedic level Duration: 3 years + 24months extension Area Covered: SHIP 6: South Eastern Hampshire CCG, Portsmouth CCG, Fareham & Gosport CCG, Southampton CCG, North Hampshire CCG, West Hampshire CCG, IOW CCG (nominal activity) Telephone calls received: 60,000 per annum Online Bookings received per year: 120,000 per annum Patient journeys per year: 320,000 per annum Potential contract value (per year): 10.1m per annum (50,500,000 total contract value inc. extension) Core Outpatient and renal dialysis Operational Time: 7 days a week: 06:30-23:00 Discharges and Transfers: 24/7 TUPE in effect: Yes Mobilisation period: 6-9 months - ITT document will confirm Additional information: NHS Fareham & Gosport CCG on behalf of the SHIP 6 collaborative CCGs: NHS South Eastern Hampshire, NHS Portsmouth, NHS Southampton, NHS North Hampshire, and West Hampshire and NHS Isle Of Wight are considering the potential to undertake a procurement to secure Non-emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) within 2019. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being released to the market to allow interested parties opportunity to express an interest. In order to express an interest please register on the In-Tend portal and access the relevant project: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home The Contracting Authority request that expressions of interest are received by 12:00 (noon), 1st March 2018. This PIN is not commencing a procurement process, any future procurement activity in relation to the services that are the subject of this PIN may be the subject of a separate notice. The CCGs are not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in this process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dab84dad-c438-472d-8cb9-c68d031d2850
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df98b07-4146-4aba-b407-144dbd58fe60
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

85140000 - Miscellaneous 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
30 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 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
NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO30 2FY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Hedge End North
Westminster Constituency
Hamble Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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