--- title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41bdda5c-0339-4abd-bdfa-23bc8a3fd164" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41bdda5c-0339-4abd-bdfa-23bc8a3fd164" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41bdda5c-0339-4abd-bdfa-23bc8a3fd164.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41bdda5c-0339-4abd-bdfa-23bc8a3fd164.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2017-01-26" --- # Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41bdda5c-0339-4abd-bdfa-23bc8a3fd164 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41bdda5c-0339-4abd-bdfa-23bc8a3fd164) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41bdda5c-0339-4abd-bdfa-23bc8a3fd164.json) ## Summary The West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group is planning a procurement process for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) within the year 2017/18. This initiative is currently in its planning stage, with a milestone engagement deadline set for 12:00 (noon) on 28 February 2017. The services will be delivered in the East of England, and interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and provide feedback on the service specification by emailing the contact provided in the tender notice. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ambulance services and patient transport, allowing them to engage with key healthcare providers in the region. Companies with experience in non-emergency medical transportation or those looking to expand their service offerings in the health sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful engagement could lead to a fruitful partnership with NHS trusts in the East of England, positioning these businesses for growth in a vital public service area. ## Notice Ipswich & East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group and West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCGs) are considering the potential to undertake a procurement to secure Non-emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) within 2017/18. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being released to the market to allow interested parties opportunity to express an interest and the opportunity to comment on a service specification, and to respond to a number of engagement questions. Please note the CCGs will be working with representatives from The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust and West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. In order to express an interest and receive the documentation please email anita.taylor@suffolk.nhs.uk. Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group and West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group request that expressions of interest and all comments on the documentation are received by 12:00 (noon), 28.02.2017, as an email to the named contact. The purpose of this PIN is to invite interested providers to contact the CCGs. This PIN is not commencing a procurement process, any future procurement activity in relation to the services that are the subject of this PIN may be the subject of a separate notice. The CCGs are not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in this process. All expressions of interest and comments on the documentation are to be returned to the named contact by 12:00 (noon), 28.02.2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a96870b7-fb1a-4e73-ae5b-715f73e65c1f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP8 4DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk | | Local authority | Mid Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Bramford | | Westminster constituency | Central Suffolk and North Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2017 at 16:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a96870b7-fb1a-4e73-ae5b-715f73e65c1f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a96870b7-fb1a-4e73-ae5b-715f73e65c1f 26th January 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.ipswichandeastsuffolkccg.nhs.uk Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group - http://www.westsuffolkccg.nhs.uk West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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