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title: "NEPTS (Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service) Lot 4 DCC/NHS Tender"
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buyer: "NHS DEVON"
published: "2023-10-20"
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# NEPTS (Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service) Lot 4 DCC/NHS Tender

Buyer: NHS DEVON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29870a6c-c030-4612-b703-cc3b4756333b

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## Summary

The award has been made for the procurement titled "NEPTS (Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service) Lot 4 DCC/NHS Tender" by NHS Devon. The contract, valued at £34,458,000 GBP, was awarded on 17th October 2023. The procurement was classified under transport services, with a specific focus on ambulance services. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, and the contract period extends from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029.

This opportunity to provide Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for NHS Devon could be beneficial for businesses in the healthcare transportation industry, particularly ambulance service providers. The contract has specified SME suitability, indicating a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises. The location of services will be in England, offering potential growth prospects for local businesses in the transport sector.

## Notice

This was a call-off from Lot 4 of the Devon County Council Provision of Passenger Transport DPS. Procurement of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for NHS Devon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56235dcc-d0f9-42b2-9894-d318fde602c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,458,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,458,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DEVON |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST CARE AMBULANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56235dcc-d0f9-42b2-9894-d318fde602c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56235dcc-d0f9-42b2-9894-d318fde602c2
  20th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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