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Market Engagement - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for NHS Herts Valleys (HVCCG), NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) and NHS West Essex (WECCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups

NHS HERTS VALLEYS CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (HVCCG)

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Planning

27 Sep 2021 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG), in collaboration with NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) and NHS West Essex (WECCG), is initiating a market engagement process for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the planning stage with an anticipated contract offer. Interested providers can register to participate in individual semi-structured interviews, which will take place via Microsoft Teams on 19th, 20th, or 21st October 2021, with a registration deadline set for 5pm on 11th October 2021. The services are intended for delivery primarily across Hertfordshire and West Essex, with potential requirements extending nationwide based on patient needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in patient transport and logistics services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector. Companies equipped to provide reliable, high-quality transport solutions will be well-suited to compete in this market engagement. By participating, providers can gain insights into the specifications and performance metrics that will shape the forthcoming procurement process, potentially positioning themselves favourably for future contracts with the NHS.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for NHS Herts Valleys (HVCCG), NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) and NHS West Essex (WECCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups

Notice Description

Market Engagement - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for NHS Herts Valleys (HVCCG), NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) and NHS West Essex (WECCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of the Commissioners, NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) (Lead Commissioner), NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCCG) and NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG) would like to invite interested Providers, to take part in a market engagement process to further inform an anticipated contract offer and associated procurement process, using expert Provider-led information. This engagement is taking place via semi-structured interviews, between Commissioners and Providers who register their interest. The interviews will be done on an individual Provider basis and kept confidential where possible. However, if information is gained that results in changes made to the draft service specification, performance metrics, other contract documentation or any of the associated tender documentation, then an audit trail that may detail the Provider could be deemed releasable under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act or any other applicable request mechanisms for the NHS. The interview slots will be for 90 minutes and will take place using Microsoft Teams (delegates will be sent an email / calendar invite). The interviews are anticipated to take place on 19th, 20th, or 21st October 2021. You can register to take part in this interview process on the form linked below. If you have a request for a specific date, we will try to accommodate this but please note it cannot be guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding. If you would like to informally register your interest in the procurement process and be added to a delegate list whom courtesy emails will be sent with updates on the procurement, then please complete the relevant questions on the form linked below. The Microsoft Form to submit your interest in attending an interview or anticipated procurement process can be found at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/BTJZREspvY The deadline to submit your registration form is 5pm 11th October 2021. You can submit more than one form, but you are not able to edit what you may have already submitted. If you change your mind or delegate details etc., please just submit a new form. Please note any financial or service information contained within this advert are not final and you must take proper care to read the final tender when published. Responding to this advert, registering to take part in this engagement or registering your interest does not commit any Provider to taking part in any anticipated procurement process or count as formal expression of interest. This advert also does not commit the Commissioners to continuing this project and process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Market engagement process for the anticipated procurement of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). Additional information: You are also advised to register on the procurement portal (EU Supply / Mercell) that will be used if you have not done so already, instructions for this are: To register on the portal: " https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK " From the portal Home Page, click the "New Supplier Registration" link on the left if you have not registered before, or log in on the right if your organisation is already registered (please note the portal will not allow multiple registrations for the same organisation so if your company already has log in details, these must be utilised) " By registering, or logging in you are accepting the terms & conditions for using the portal. If you require technical support with logging on to EU Supply (Mercell), please contact: * uksupport@eu-supply.com * 0800 840 2050 during office hours ONLY (08.00 to 17.00)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e4ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023933-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HERTS VALLEYS CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (HVCCG)
Additional Buyers

NHS EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (ENHCCG)

WEST ESSEX CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (WECCG)

Contact Name
As previous., Camilla Ball
Contact Email
camilla.ball@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping East
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

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