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Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS)

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

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02 Oct 2025 at 17:19

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04 Sep 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) to the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust. This service, classified under the industry category of "Ambulance services," focuses on providing both pre-planned and unplanned transport to help eligible patients access NHS-funded care, catering to those with specific mobility and health requirements. Located in Wakefield, United Kingdom, this procurement process has reached the award stage as of 2nd October 2025, with the contract set to span from 1st October 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, justified under the Provider Selection Regime, with a contract value of £32,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare logistics, patient transport services, or related infrastructure to explore partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements. Companies specializing in vehicle provision, medical equipment for transport, and technology solutions enhancing patient experience and service efficiency could find substantial avenues for growth by associating with the existing service provider. Strengthening the supply chain for this high-stakes service can lead to further business development in adjacent areas, such as healthcare innovation and service integration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS)

Notice Description

Non-emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) provides pre-planned and on-day (unplanned) transport to support eligible patients to access NHS funded care. NEPTS caters for those patients who are either too ill to get to hospital without assistance or for whom travelling may cause their condition to deteriorate. The service provides for a wide range of patient mobilities, requiring a variety of vehicle types and levels of care consistent with the patient's medical needs - including specialist moving and handling or support during transport such as provision of oxygen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract Authority, the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The authority is publishing this notice in Find a Tender in accordance with the NHS Provider Selection Regime.
The Contract Term is 22 months. 1st October 2025 to the 31st July 2027. Additional information: The existing provider(s) is satisfying the contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.
The criteria of the PSR have been applied as follows:
Quality and innovation (including performance): 60%
Value: 10%
Integration, collaboration and service sustainability: 10%
Improving access, reducing health inequalities and improving choice: 10%
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. The Standstill Period will begin on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority in writing to the named Contact Person. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.<br/>Written representations should be sent to wyicb-kirk.procurement@nhs.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061921-2025
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

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 1LT
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Further Information

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