--- title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for Bedfordshire and Luton CCGs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02dcedbd-18f5-4c45-9413-3d8e29410293" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02dcedbd-18f5-4c45-9413-3d8e29410293" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02dcedbd-18f5-4c45-9413-3d8e29410293.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02dcedbd-18f5-4c45-9413-3d8e29410293.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES" published: "2017-09-02" --- # Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for Bedfordshire and Luton CCGs Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02dcedbd-18f5-4c45-9413-3d8e29410293 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02dcedbd-18f5-4c45-9413-3d8e29410293) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02dcedbd-18f5-4c45-9413-3d8e29410293.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Attain Health Management Services on behalf of NHS Bedfordshire and NHS Luton Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services across Bedfordshire and Luton. This service aims to ensure timely and effective transportation of eligible patients between their residences and NHS-funded healthcare facilities. The contract, valued at approximately £17.14 million for an initial duration of 60 months with a possible 24-month extension, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon on 2nd October 2017. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1st April 2018. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transport and related services, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs. The successful bidder will be tasked with not just meeting the immediate transport needs but also adapting to future requirements as part of the Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) for the region. Companies that are well-suited for this contract should possess the capability to engage in a selective and restricted procurement process, demonstrating their commitment to quality and sustainability in healthcare delivery. ## Notice NHS Bedfordshire and NHS Luton Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are seeking a suitably qualified provider for the delivery of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) that will safely, effectively and sustainably transport eligible patients between their nominated place of residence to, from and between NHS-funded healthcare facilities in a timely manner, in support of their health care. Access to services is a shared priority across the CCGs and is reflected in the NHS Constitution. The contract will be for an initial 60 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The anticipated contract start date is 1.4.2018. The service specification will be reviewed by the CCGs as the Sustainability and Transformation (STP) develops across Bedfordshire and Luton. Bidders should be aware that after the award of contract, dependent upon agreement within the Bedfordshire and Luton STP footprint, there is a possibility that the successful Bidder may be offered a variation to the contract, in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for provision of NEPTS covering the Bedfordshire and Luton STP footprint. The procurement process will be a traditional restricted procedure. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 apply to the conduct of this procurement exercise. To express your interest in this procurement and to obtain further information please go to the Bravo website at: www.attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Click on 'Register here' and follow the on screen instructions. Please note that expressions of interest will not be accepted by any means other than through the Bravo e-tendering system. The closing date for submitting PQQ bids is 12:00 noon on 2nd October 2017. Additional information: Attain is conducting this procurement exercise as agent for and on behalf of the Contracting Authorities i.e. NHS Bedfordshire CCG and NHS Luton CCG, and will be the main point of contact. Under no circumstances should Bidders approach the CCGs. The Contracting Authorities and Attain are not and shall not be liable for any costs by those expressing an interest or concern for this contract opportunity. The Contracting Authorities reserve the right at all times acting in their absolute discretion, not to award a contract, to make changes to the structure, format, procedures, CPV codes and timing of the procurement process and to cancel or vary the process in its entirety or any part of it. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not be automatically accepted. It is anticipated that the contract award decision will be made after 16.11.2017 (though these timings may be subject to change). The contract will be for an initial 60 months (contract value for 60 months 17 140 00 GBP), with the option to extend for a further 24 months (contract value for 84 months 23 996 000 GBP). The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: www.attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html For further information on how to use the BRAVO online system please refer to attached BRAVO user guide. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd31d481-a6f9-4377-8790-01263c4127ba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1V 7HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles ## Release History - 2 Sep 2017 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd31d481-a6f9-4377-8790-01263c4127ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd31d481-a6f9-4377-8790-01263c4127ba 2nd September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/851a36fc-d5fb-4446-9c17-8b71c905b6fd n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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