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Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership

NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

23 Mar 2026 at 10:58

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has initiated a procurement process for the "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS)" intended for the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership. Under the services category, this contract aims to provide transport for eligible patients requiring NHS-funded care, catering to diverse patient mobilities. Following the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, the procurement method involves a direct award of a contract, thus excluding the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or The Procurement Act 2023. The process is currently in the Award stage, with key dates including the commencement of the standstill period on 23 March 2026, extended to conclude on 27 March 2026. The contract term spans two years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering patient and transport services compatible with varying medical needs. While the existing provider, Lakeside Travel Services, is expected to satisfy the proposed contract standards, opportunities exist for other SMEs to demonstrate competitive service levels and innovations in patient transport. With a contract value of approximately £2,423,404, the opportunity is especially suited for those with experience in ambulance services within the West Yorkshire region, providing a steady revenue stream and potential for service expansion. Businesses have until 27 March 2026 to present representations, enabling them to align their offerings with the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership’s requirements.

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Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership

Notice Description

Non-emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) provides pre-planned and on-day (unplanned) transport to support Bradford District and Craven eligible patients to access NHS funded care. The service provides for a wide range of patient mobilities, requiring a variety of vehicle types consistent with the patient's medical needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract Authority; 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.
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership
Contract Term: 01/04/26 to 31/03/28 (2 years) Additional 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or 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 26 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.'
Written representations should be sent to wyicb-kirk.procurement@nhs.net

Decision Maker: Bradford District and Craven Health Care Partnership ELT

The service was evaluated against the PSR Key Criteria (weighted equally) using narrative based evidence service review
using assessment based evidence. This includes the performance of the provider (the Lakeside Travel Services/ta Transcare) against the contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
The existing provider is satisfying the contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.


There were no conflicts of Interest identified.

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or 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 26 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ad3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026141-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,423,404 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks 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 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
Post Town
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
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAKESIDE TRAVEL SERVICES T/A TRANSCARE

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