Award

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS)

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 May 2025 at 10:30

TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2025 at 16:03

Award

14 Apr 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process. The contract with a total value of £2,999,000 spans a duration from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and covers the region of North East and North Cumbria (UKC). This tender follows a limited procurement method without prior publication and the formal award process has now been concluded as of 13th May 2025. The contract award is confirmed following the required standstill period that ended on 29th April 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that improve access, reduce health disparities, and offer sustainable service delivery. Businesses with experience in providing health transport services or those equipped to handle extensive logistical operations stand to gain. By engaging with the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, businesses can expand their network and enhance service delivery capabilities. Given the emphasis on social value, quality, innovation, and collaboration outlined in the award criteria, businesses that can align their offerings with these priorities will find promising grounds for growth and competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS)

Notice Description

THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE for a PSR Direct Award Process for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) This contract will be for 12-months from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C intention to award notice, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE. North East and North Cumbria ICB (NENC ICB) are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process C. New contract value for this year via DAP-C contract award: PS2,999,000.00 for a period of 12 months from 01 April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of The Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply to this award. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: nencicb.procurement@nhs.net Key Award Criteria - Quality and innovation - 22.5%, Value 22.5%, Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 22.5%, improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 22.5% and Social Value - 10%.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 25 April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020779-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,999,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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