Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services - North East Essex

NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in North East Essex under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime. The contract was awarded to the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. This service is vital for patients who require non-urgent transportation between NHS healthcare providers within the North East Essex region. The two-year contract is valued at £9,710,000 and commenced on April 1, 2024, with no option for extension. The award decision was made by the ICB Board in November 2023 due to an urgent need to prevent risks to patient and public safety.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies providing patient transport services within the healthcare industry. Businesses specialised in non-emergency patient transportation services, particularly those with experience in working with NHS healthcare providers, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, in response to extreme urgency as per the Provider Selection Regime and Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Location-specific expertise in the North East Essex area will be advantageous for companies looking to participate in similar future opportunities within the healthcare services sector.

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Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services - North East Essex

NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

21st March 2024 09:44:48 AM
Contract Summary

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) provision within the North East Essex Alliance footprints. The service is to be provided to all eligible patients, as per NHS E's eligibility criteria.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-044b12

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Award Procedure Without Prior Publication Of A Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85100000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Buyer Name

Jane Garnett

Buyer Email

jane.garnett@snee.nhs.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Aspen House, Stephenson Road, Severalls Business Park

Colchester

CO4 9QR

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services - North East Essex

NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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