Planning

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Market Engagement

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 15:53

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process related to Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) and associated call handling. The procurement is classified under ambulance services and falls within the services category of the healthcare industry. Located in Eastleigh, United Kingdom, this initiative involves a virtual market engagement event slated for 19th March at 1500hrs. Aimed at sharing key procurement details, including the current position and timeline, this event marks the onset of supplier engagement. Interested parties can register to attend via the Atamis portal, and further procurement documentation is accessible online without charge. Future notices are anticipated around 1st October 2026, as the process evolves further.

This procurement process offers various opportunities for businesses involved in ambulance services, particularly those capable of providing transport solutions and call handling. For firms looking to expand their presence in the healthcare sector, this engagement could present the opportunity to collaborate with a public law-governed body committed to improving patient transport services within the UKJ3 region. Companies with expertise in logistics, transportation, and call handling will find this tender particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with industry growth strategies focusing on non-essential emergency services. Participating in the market engagement event may provide insights into procurement specifications, timelines, and collaboration possibilities for suitable vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Market Engagement

Notice Description

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) are holding a virtual Market Engagement event for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services ("NEPTS") and associated call handling on Thursday 19th March at 1500hrs. The purpose of this market engagement event is to share: * Our current position * Our previous specification v our new specification approach * Our timeline (including further supplier engagement) * Key procurement dates If you wish to attend, please register on the Atamis portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) are holding a virtual Market Engagement event for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services ("NEPTS") and associated call handling on Thursday 19th March at 1500hrs. The purpose of this market engagement event is to share: * Our current position * Our previous specification v our new specification approach * Our timeline (including further supplier engagement) * Key procurement dates If you wish to attend, please register on the Atamis portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065eba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018092-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO505 PB.
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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