Planning

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

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Planning

25 Apr 2022 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is planning a tender for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) in the health and social work services sector. This initiative aims to provide responsive transport services for NHS patients registered with a GP in NHS Dorset, with an indicative contract value of £6.6 million. A Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 17th May 2022, where potential suppliers can participate to learn more about the service specifications and requirements. Interested parties must confirm their attendance by 10th May 2022.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in patient transport services, logistics, and healthcare support. Businesses capable of delivering non-emergency medical transport and related services would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this process not only allows firms to diversify their service offerings but also strengthens their standing within the healthcare sector, setting the foundation for future collaborations with NHS providers.

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Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

Notice Description

The service will provide a responsive, fair, and sustainable NHS funded Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) to those registered with a GP in NHS Dorset meeting the Eligibility Criteria as set down by the Department of Health. Dorset CCG is issuing this PIN to invite suppliers to a Market Engagement Event to be held on the morning of Tuesday 17th May 2022 via MS Teams. The purpose of which is to gather market intelligence and information; to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market in delivering the proposed services; to establish an appropriate financial model for the service; and to determine a suitable contract length with which to optimise a cost-effective solution.

Lot Information

Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

The provision of Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Additional information: The Dorset Procurement Service (DPS) is a distinct and separate section of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD) strategic procurement team providing independent procurement services to Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (DCCG).

Patient Transport Advice Centre (PTAC)

The provision of a Patient Transport Advice Centre. Additional information: The DPS is managing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a Market Engagement Event for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) on behalf of DCCG. The proposed service falls within the scope of 'Social and other Specific Services' set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 therefore the Light Touch Regime will apply.

Time Critical Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

The provision of Time Critical Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Additional information: It is important to note that this PIN is NOT a Call for Competition, and as such potential providers will need to be aware that this market engagement event may inform a further Notice to be published at a later date in regard to the commissioning of this service.

Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

The provision of Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Additional information: Dorset CCG would welcome responses from organisations who may be interested in attending the Market Engagement Event. The agenda and supporting information will be available to all suppliers including suppliers who are unable to attend the Market Engagement Event upon request by email to dps@uhd.nhs.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032ff2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010580-2022
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2022Expired
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
DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
Angela Hamilton
Contact Email
dps@uhd.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000191287

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

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