Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for North West England

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    "date": "2025-07-18T08:53:48+01:00",
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    "description": "Estimated Annual Value LOT 1: PS21,786,724 LOT 2: PS17,314,806 LOT 3: PS19,086,761 OF ALL LOTs PS58,188,291 Estimated Lifetime Contract Value (initial 5 years + 3-year option) LOT 1: PS174,293,792 LOT 2: PS138,518,448 LOT 3:PS152,694,088 OF ALL LOTs PS465,506,328 The intention is for this procurement to be conducted as a competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime.",
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        "title": "Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for North West England",
        "status": "planned",
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        "description": "NHS Shared Business Services, acting as an agent for the following NHS Integrated Care Boards: NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB, NHS Greater Manchester ICB, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB, and NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB Who will be launching a procurement for the Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria and part of Derbyshire. The scope of services will include: * Planned Patient Transport: Routine transport for outpatient appointments * Unplanned Patient Transport: Transport for patient discharges and short-notice bookings * Enhanced Priority Service Transport: Time-critical transport for patients attending haemodialysis or oncology treatments The contract opportunity will be structured into three LOTs, each covering specific geographical areas: * LOT 1: Cheshire and Merseyside * LOT 2: Greater Manchester (GM) and Derby and Derbyshire (Glossop Place) * LOT 3: Lancashire & South Cumbria (L&SC) and North East & North Cumbria (North Cumbria Place) Further details regarding LOT structure, service expectations, and procurement timelines will be provided as part of the upcoming Market Engagement Event. Market Engagement Event Invitation: The North West Integrated Care Boards are pleased to invite prospective bidders to a virtual Market Engagement Event regarding this NEPTS Opportunity. The event aims to: * Outline the Integrated Care Board's requirements for the service and the corresponding procurement process * Provide details on the proposed service model and expected procurement timetable * Explain the relevant procurement systems and evaluation process * Highlight opportunities for collaboration with other organisations * Provide a forum for questions and feedback from prospective bidders All event information and accompanying documentation will be made available for prospective bidders following the event. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, 06 August 2025 Time: 12:00 - 14:00 Format: Virtual, via Microsoft Teams If you wish to attend, please complete the registration at the following link: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/N636tanM71 , by 12:00 noon on Monday, 4 August 2025. Once registered an invitation will be issued to you before the event. We look forward to your participation.",
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            "awardCriteriaDetails": "See estimate contract values in Section VI: Complementary Information* LOT 1: Cheshire and Merseyside* LOT 2: Greater Manchester (GM) and Derby and Derbyshire (Glossop Place)* LOT 3: Lancashire & South Cumbria (L&SC) and North East & North Cumbria (North Cumbria Place)"
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