Award

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2018 at 14:00

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking suitable providers for the "Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire." This procurement falls within the healthcare and social work services category and is located in the East Midlands, UK. The tender is at the award stage, with a contract period beginning on 1st July 2017 and concluding on 30th June 2022. The procurement method used is open, allowing various suppliers to compete for the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing high-quality, flexible patient transport services that can adapt to the evolving healthcare needs of Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire will find this procurement to be a fitting opportunity to enhance their market presence and grow their business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (NHS AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Lincolnshire - Lot 1 and Northamptonshire CCGs - Lot 2 (referred to as the Commissioner(s)) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) that is high quality, flexible and can meet, grow and respond to the changing needs of the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire healthcare environments. The Contract for Lot 1 Lincolnshire will be for a term of five years with an option to extend for up to a further two years at the discretion of the Commissioners. The Contract for Lot 2 Northamptonshire will be for a term of five years with no option to extend. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) -- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://gemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register-- Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' -- Enter your correct business and user details --Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete -- You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender -- Login to the portal with the user-name/password -- Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) -- Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. -- Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. -- This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -- You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender -- Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) -- You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification -- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT -- There may be a mixture of on-line and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6070d1d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467727ff-2b76-4419-862c-1e02c7df51bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,480,729 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THAMES AMBULANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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