--- title: "Patient Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0caf6486-3257-4cd5-99b7-c16fb7190b38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0caf6486-3257-4cd5-99b7-c16fb7190b38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0caf6486-3257-4cd5-99b7-c16fb7190b38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0caf6486-3257-4cd5-99b7-c16fb7190b38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2022-07-22" --- # Patient Transport Services Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0caf6486-3257-4cd5-99b7-c16fb7190b38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0caf6486-3257-4cd5-99b7-c16fb7190b38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0caf6486-3257-4cd5-99b7-c16fb7190b38.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services is initiating a tender process for the provision of Patient Transport Services and related goods and services aimed at healthcare providers. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 22nd August 2022. The framework agreement is intended for use by NHS SBS Approved Organisations across the United Kingdom, which may include NHS and Social Care bodies. The buying organisation seeks suppliers committed to sustainability and social value, which will significantly influence the tender evaluation. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in passenger transportation and travel management. Companies that prioritise sustainability and social impact would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. With NHS SBS indicating its intention to hold market engagement sessions in August, this is an ideal time for interested suppliers to engage and prepare for potential bidding on the upcoming framework agreement. ## Notice PIN NOTICE - NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Patient Transport Services and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the market. Please contact NHS SBS via email (nsbs.nhsbusinessservices@nhs.net - FAO Paula Jarvis) to receive a copy of the RFI (Request for Information). NHS Shared Business Services reserve the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS Shared Business Services is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This Early Market Engagement Exercise does not guarantee that procurement will take place and NHS Shared Business Services reserves the right to defer from any procurement entirely. NHS SBS intends to hold market engagement sessions during August with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting Framework/DPS Agreement NHS SBS will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity taken subsequent to this PIN and reserves the right to use an electronic auction. The eSourcing system we will use is SAPAriba Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a Framework Agreement if invited to do so. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4ff779-91fd-4dae-be5c-006bf064a0a3 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34110000 - Passenger cars - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63516000 - Travel management services - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2022 at 14:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4ff779-91fd-4dae-be5c-006bf064a0a3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4ff779-91fd-4dae-be5c-006bf064a0a3 22nd July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0caf6486-3257-4cd5-99b7-c16fb7190b38. 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