Tender

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services to NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

07 Mar 2023 at 16:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking tenders for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. The procurement involves two separate lots: Haemodialysis Car Service and Planned NEPTS Services. The agreement will last for 5 years, with a possible 2-year extension. The tender deadline is set for April 17, 2023, and the total contract value for Lot 1 is estimated at £3,980,690 for the initial 5-year period.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses providing patient-transport services to engage with the NHS and expand their operations. Companies with experience in healthcare transportation, especially in the South West region of the United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows for fair competition, and the contract awarded will be governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring transparency and adherence to legislation throughout the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services to NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking the provision of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) in the following two categories which will be procured as 2 separate lots within a single process. Lot 1 - Haemodialysis Car Service Lot 2 - Planned NEPTS Services The NEPT Service promotes access to healthcare provision through an NHS funded transport service for those patients registered with a GP in NHS Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board who meet the eligibility criteria as set down by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This includes vulnerable people by reason of mental health or learning disability, children, and eligible escorts. Full details for each of the Lots including specification, activity, scope and requirements can be found within the procurement documentation. The duration of the agreement will be for a period of 5 years, with an option to extend up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the commissioner. * Lot 1 Haemodialysis Car Service - PS796,138pa giving a contract value of PS3,980,690 for the initial 5-year period and PS5,572,966 if the full extension period of 2 Year is adopted. * Lot 2 Planned NEPTS Services - PS5,238,164 pa giving a contract value of PS26,190,820 for the initial 5-year period and PS36,667,148 if the full extension period of 2 Year is adopted. This Tender relates to Lot 1 and 2 only as detailed in the above list. Those Bidders that are intending to bid to provide services against Lots 1 and 2 must do so in line with the instructions contained herein A separate procurement is being undertaken for the Patient Transport Hub. Bidders intending to bid for the Patient Transport Hub must do so against the separate Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender that is has been released. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page. If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid. The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current UK procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting authority will observe the provisions and 10-day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95d59e01-e3e8-434a-8ca0-dfe8384e73cc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,390,114 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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