Tender

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) - Taxi Support Services for PTS Lincolnshire Region

EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Tender

31 Oct 2023 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is looking for suppliers to provide Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) - Taxi Support Services for the PTS Lincolnshire Region. The contract aims to provide patient journeys within the region for an initial 3-year period, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 1st December 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses offering taxi and ambulance services to compete for providing patient transport within the Lincolnshire region. The contract structure allows for separate lots bidding, enabling suppliers to offer services for specific areas. Businesses suited for this tender are those capable of providing reliable, safe, and efficient transport services that meet the needs outlined in the tender requirements and contract terms.

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Notice Title

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) - Taxi Support Services for PTS Lincolnshire Region

Notice Description

East Midlands Ambulance Service are seeking suppliers to provide patient journeys as part of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) Taxi Support Service for the PTS Lincolnshire Region including along borders of neighbouring counties and to other locations as required. The tender should be awarded as separate lots and providers may bid for one or number of the lots if they are able to provide the necessary service within that area. - Lot 1 PTS Lincolnshire North - Lot 2 PTS Lincolnshire - Central - Lot 3 PTS Lincolnshire - South-West - Lot 4 PTS Lincolnshire - East and South-East - Lot 5 PTS Lincolnshire - North-West There may also be a requirement for National Repatriations and journeys to other point of care institutions within the United Kingdom The contract shall be for an initial 3 year period with the option to extend for further 2 x 12 month periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - PTS Lincolnshire - North

Provision of Taxi journeys may either be from the home of the patient to hospital and treatment centres, or vice versa, which include points of care that are situated within Derbyshire and other neighbouring counties and to other locations as required. Additional information: Estimated value includes the option years if these are taken up to the agreement of both parties.

Options: The minimums term shall be for 36 months with options to extend for two periods of twelve months.

Renewal: Recurring need. To be advertised ay expire of this agreement.

Lot 2 - PTS Lincolnshire - Central

Provision of Taxi journeys may either be from the home of the patient to hospital and treatment centres, or vice versa, which include points of care that are situated within Northamptonshire and other neighbouring counties and to other locations as required. Additional information: Estimated value includes the option years if these are taken up to the agreement of both parties.

Options: The contract shall be for 36 months with option to extend for two periods of twelve months.

Renewal: Recurring need. To be advertised ay expire of this agreement.

Lot 3 - PTS Lincolnshire - Southwest

Provision of Taxi journeys may either be from the home of the patient to hospital and treatment centres, or vice versa, which include points of care that are situated within Northamptonshire and other neighbouring counties and to other locations as required.

Options: The minimums term shall be for 36 months with options to extend for two periods of twelve months.

Renewal: Recurring need. To be advertised ay expire of this agreement.

Lot 4 - PTS Lincolnshire - East and South

Provision of Taxi journeys may either be from the home of the patient to hospital and treatment centres, or vice versa, which include points of care that are situated within Derbyshire and other neighbouring counties and to other locations as required.

Options: The minimums term shall be for 36 months with options to extend for two periods of twelve months.

Renewal: Recurring need. To be advertised ay expire of this agreement.

Lot 5 - PTS Lincolnshire - North-West

Provision of Taxi journeys may either be from the home of the patient to hospital and treatment centres, or vice versa, which include points of care that are situated within Derbyshire and other neighbouring counties and to other locations as required.

Options: The minimums term shall be for 36 months with options to extend for two periods of twelve months.

Renewal: Recurring need. To be advertised ay expire of this agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041079
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032114-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Either Three, Four or Five years (if options to extend taken)

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Johnson
Contact Email
chris.johnson15@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7813397216

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 6PY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Bilborough
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

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