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title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services on behalf of Chelsea and Westminster Trust & NWL ICS"
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# Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services on behalf of Chelsea and Westminster Trust & NWL ICS

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f03e6a3-dd51-4551-b7de-0d4b65f010f1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, managed by the NHS Shared Business Services on behalf of Chelsea and Westminster Trust & North West London Integrated Care Systems (NWL ICS), is currently in the planning stage. This initiative, classified under transport services and health and social work services, seeks to engage potential providers for a range of services spanning four lots, which include non-emergency patient transport and shuttle bus services. Interested businesses are required to submit their expressions of interest via the Market Engagement Questionnaire by 12pm on Thursday, 14th October 2021, located in London, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for qualified transport service providers, particularly those specialising in patient transport, shuttle services, and courier deliveries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement could influence the service design and delivery. With contracts potentially awarded for an initial three-year term with the option for a two-year extension, businesses that can demonstrate experience and capacity in providing reliable transport services will be well-positioned to compete.

## Notice

Edit: Please note, the deadline for particpation in this Market Engagement exercise has been extended to 12pm, Thursday 14th October 2021. Therefore, we require your completed Questionnaires by no later than 12pm, Thursday 14th October 2021. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & North West London Integrated Care Systems Contract Authorities (NWL ICS) ('the Contracting Authorities') is looking to engage with qualified and experienced providers to express their interest and inform the design of a set of services for a provider to manage the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (Lots 1-4, see Service Specifications for more detail of requirements) delivered from multiple NWL ICS members, under a suitable fit for purpose 3 + 2-year contract. The scope of the intended procurement will seek to award contracts for the following services: * Lot 1 - Non-emergency Patient Transport Service * Lot 2 - Staff Shuttle Bus Service * Lot 3 - Dedicated Courier Driver and Vehicle Service * Lot 4 - Taxi and Courier Service (the Service Specification has been split into two parts) These Lots and Service Specifications are not final and could be changed through the service design process that is on-going with participating NWL ICS Contract Authorities. It is expected that the following Contract Authorities may also join these services working with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to design and deliver these services; therefore, it is expected that individual Contract Authority requirements will be added prior to publication: * NHS North West London CCGs * London North West Healthcare Trust * CNWL and West London Joint Procurement Service * The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust * The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust * Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust The form of contract will be offered for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend - at the discretion of the commissioners/contract authorities - for a further 2 years i.e., 3+2. All feedback received will assist to determine the Contract Authorities procurement strategy including whether a competitive procurement process is appropriate; specifically, the NWL ICS requires your input and help in defining and providing supporting information that is relevant to this service via the Market Engagement Questionnaire. Expressions of interest are now invited by way of completion and return of the attached Market Engagement Questionnaire by 12pm, Thursday 14th October 2021. Additional information: Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will assist to inform the Commissioner as to the level of interest from the market and will be used to evidence a decision as to whether or not to undertake a competitive procurement. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0180694-2d08-4f63-aef0-d0291122d8d9 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| 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 | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 12:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0180694-2d08-4f63-aef0-d0291122d8d9
- 4 Oct 2021 at 15:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0180694-2d08-4f63-aef0-d0291122d8d9
- 27 Sep 2021 at 16:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0180694-2d08-4f63-aef0-d0291122d8d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0180694-2d08-4f63-aef0-d0291122d8d9
  5th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc79cba9-f759-490f-b8f7-2b0c79718a16
  NWL ICS - NEPTS - Market Engagement Questionnaire - Request for Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9700d8ee-54a7-45b3-a203-064668ac5d09
  NWL ICS - Lot 1 - NEPTS Service Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a731d52e-24b7-4584-bcfc-80161a686c5a
  NWL ICS - Lot 2 - NEPTS - Shuttle Bus Service Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/443d3a43-815a-4596-a273-af2701cec89d
  NWL ICS - Lot 3 - NEPTS - Dedicated Courier Driver and Vehicle Service Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9d2e695-b63a-4855-bdec-4148f19ba284
  NWL ICS - Lot 4 - Part 1 - NEPTS - Taxi and Courier Service - Service Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62701c6e-fe81-4cb8-a27d-5222c59365fe
  NWL ICS - Lot 4 - Part 2 - NEPTS - Taxi and Courier Service - Service Specification

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