Planning

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

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Planning

13 May 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is initiating a procurement process for a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) under the Light Touch Regime, as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This planned tender aims to provide NHS-funded transport services for eligible patients registered with GP practices in Dorset. The market engagement event for potential suppliers is scheduled for Tuesday, 31st May 2022, with a deadline for confirming attendance set for Friday, 27th May 2022. The overall budget for this contract is £54.4 million, and the procurement is categorised under community health services.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in medical transport or logistics. Companies that can demonstrate capacity in managing non-emergency patient transport, as well as those providing related logistical support, would be well-positioned to compete. With the potential for multiple lots and a considerable budget, suppliers in the transport sector can explore strategic partnerships and innovate solutions to address the needs of NHS Dorset, thereby contributing to their business growth.

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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.

Lot Information

Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Additional information: Dorset CCG is issuing this PIN to invite suppliers to a Market Engagement Event to be held on the morning of Tuesday 31st 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

Patient Transport Advice Centre

Patient Transport Advice Centre (PTAC) 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).

Time-Critical Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

Time-Critical Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. 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 Service

Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. Additional information: 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. Please mark your email "NEPTS Market Engagement". Please also confirm whether you plan to attend our market engagement event by email to dps@uhd.nhs.uk by Friday 27th May 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033791
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012531-2022
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 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
NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
Angela Hamilton
Contact Email
dps@uhd.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+300 1911287

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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