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Somerset Integrated Care System - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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07 Nov 2024 at 14:34

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17 Jan 2023 at 12:56

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) within Somerset and neighbouring Trusts, consisting of two lots: Patient Discharge and (Inter-hospital) Transfers (Lot 1) and Planned NEPTS Journeys (Lot 2). The procurement is essential for the healthcare of Somerset's dispersed, mainly rural population. Contracts have been structured to ensure high quality and efficient transportation services, with Lot 1 managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The total contract value is £35,412,608, with an effective date of 1st October 2023 and a duration of 60 months, extendable by up to 24 months at the discretion of the Commissioner. The procurement process used an open procedure and accommodated electronic submissions. Key details include contractors managing services under NHS Standard Contracts.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in health and social work services, patient transportation, and non-emergency medical logistics. The procurement includes two substantial lots with a combined initial value over £35 million, making it a lucrative contract for suitable service providers. Businesses with experience in large-scale patient transport, strong logistics capabilities, and an understanding of NHS requirements will find this opportunity particularly suitable. Winning this contract can provide long-term growth, stability, and expansion into public sector services for the successful bidder, enhancing their reputation and market presence in health-related transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somerset Integrated Care System - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Notice Description

Three partners of the Somerset Integrated Care System, Somerset Integrated Care Board, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust were seeking the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) in the following two categories which will be procured as two separate Lots within a single process. Lot 1 - Patient Discharge and (inter-hospital) Transfers (PD&T) Lot 2 - Planned NEPTS Journeys (Planned) The County of Somerset covers a large geographical area. It has a dispersed, mainly rural population of approximately 564,000 people, with only one in four of its residents living in one of its three largest towns; Taunton; Yeovil; and Bridgwater. Somerset has two Acute Trusts within its borders (Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) as well as 12 community hospitals (run by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust), 64 GP practices, a hospice and several care homes. The Somerset population also relies on access to services in a few neighbouring out of county Trusts. These journeys, referred to as Zone B journeys, are generally for services which are more specialist in nature.

Lot Information

Patient Discharge and (Inter-hospital) Transfers (PD&T)

Three partners of the Somerset Integrated Care System, Somerset Integrated Care Board, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust were seeking the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). This Lot relates to: Lot 1 - Patient Discharge and (inter-hospital) Transfers (PD&T) Full details of the Lot including specification, activity, scope and requirements can be found within the procurement documentation. For the avoidance of doubt this procurement does not cover car services . Bidders should be aware that NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board has appointed Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as the Lead Provider Trust with the responsibility of managing these non-emergency patient transport services. The successful provider will contract directly with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust via the NHS Standard Contract - subcontracted. The duration of the agreement will be for 60 months, with an option to extend up to a further 24 months at the discretion of the Commissioner.

Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Journeys (Planned)

Three partners of the Somerset Integrated Care System, Somerset Integrated Care Board, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are seeking the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). This Lot relates to: Lot 2 - Planned NEPTS Journeys (Planned) Full details of the Lot including specification, activity, scope and requirements can be found within the procurement documentation. For the avoidance of doubt this procurement does not cover car services. NHS Somerset will contract and manage the services contained within Lot 2 - Planned. The duration of the agreement will be for 60 months, with an option to extend up to a further 24 months at the discretion of the Commissioner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039823
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036118-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£35,412,608 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,412,608 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,412,608 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board
Additional Buyers

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
BA22 8HR
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMED

Further Information

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