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Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for North West England

NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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07 Feb 2025 at 13:43

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01 Sep 2023 at 13:29

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS organisations in North West England, including NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, NHS Greater Manchester ICB, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, and NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB, are inviting bids for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). This tender, titled "Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for North West England," falls under the transportation services industry category, excluding waste transport. The open procurement procedure involves three lots covering the geographical areas of Cheshire and Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Lancashire and Cumbria. The total contract value across all lots is £465,506,328, with the procurement stage currently active. Key dates include a tender closing date on 12th October 2023 and an anticipated start date for the contract on 1st April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in patient transport services to secure long-term contracts with potential for extension. Businesses with experience in managing planned and unplanned patient transport, including critical transport services for haemodialysis or oncology patients, are well-suited to compete. The contract’s division into three lots allows providers to bid for one, two, or all areas, enhancing flexibility and opportunity for engagement. The outlined annual values for each lot ensure substantial financial prospects, setting a robust foundation for business growth and stability over the eight-year maximum contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for North West England

Notice Description

Midlands and Lancashire CSU is working with NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB); NHS Greater Manchester ICB; NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB; and NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB who are looking to award a contract for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) to cover Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Cumbria delivering: - Planned Patient Transport - for routine outpatient appointments - Unplanned Patient Transport - for discharges / short notice bookings - Enhanced Priority Service Transport - for time critical transport for patients attending for haemodialysis or oncology treatments The contract is to be split into 3 LOTs covering the following geographical areas: LOT 1 - Cheshire and Merseyside LOT 2 - Greater Manchester LOT 3 - Lancashire and Cumbria

Lot Information

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for Cheshire & Merseyside

The Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) will deliver: - Planned Patient Transport - for routine outpatient appointments - Unplanned Patient Transport - for discharges / short notice bookings - Enhanced Priority Service Transport -for time critical transport for patients attending for haemodialysis or oncology treatments.

Renewal: There will be an initial 5-year contract period with the option to extend for a further 3-year period.

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for Greater Manchester

The Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) will deliver: - Planned Patient Transport - for routine outpatient appointments - Unplanned Patient Transport - for discharges / short notice bookings - Enhanced Priority Service Transport -for time critical transport for patients attending for haemodialysis or oncology treatments.

Renewal: There will be an initial 5-year contract period with the option to extend for a further 3-year period.

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for Lancashire & Cumbria

The Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) will deliver: - Planned Patient Transport - for routine outpatient appointments - Unplanned Patient Transport - for discharges / short notice bookings - Enhanced Priority Service Transport -for time critical transport for patients attending for haemodialysis or oncology treatments.

Renewal: There will be an initial 5-year contract period with the option to extend for a further 3-year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f8ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004178-2025
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£465,506,328 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£465,506,328 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Additional Buyers

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

NHS Lancashire & SouthCumbria Integrated Care Board

NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria, TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD4 Lancashire, TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

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