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title: "Market Engagement Event for the Provision of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for Lincolnshire CCG"
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# Market Engagement Event for the Provision of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for Lincolnshire CCG

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-660080d3-b83a-4251-b738-c6d5bfac467f

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## Summary

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) aimed at Lincolnshire patients. This Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 17th March 2021 from 11am to 1pm, providing essential insights into the services required and future commissioning intentions. Interested parties must register on the EU Supply Portal by 17th March 2021 to participate. This procurement falls under the Health Services category, and it is being conducted through an open procedure method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio in health services. Participating in this market engagement event will allow businesses to better understand the commissioning approach, define the service model, and position themselves favourably when responding to the Contract Notice later. Businesses with experience in patient transport or related healthcare services would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Lincolnshire CCG is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers capable of delivering a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service for Lincolnshire patients, to a Market Engagement Event to: 1. provide the market with visibility of the proposed opportunity; 2. support the CCGs decision making to inform the future commissioning of services (as applicable); 3. to help define the future service approach and model; If you wish to express an interest please register on the EU Supply Portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp. The reference for this Market Engagement Event is Quote/tender 43511 - Market Engagement Event for the Provision of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service for Lincolnshire CCG. Once registered, please complete the questions which ask contact details, so that we will be able to send you a calendar invite to the event which will be held on Microsoft Teams. This event will offer an overview of the Commissioner's intentions, regarding any future opportunities, and help define the commissioning approach and inform the development of the service specification. Bidders who join the Market Engagement Event will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable. The Market Engagement Event will be held on 17th March 2021 from 11am to 1pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b59ef1-6d6e-4e79-aed2-bf0918dd07de |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2021 - 19 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | SLEAFORD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG34 8GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | North Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Sleaford Holdingham |
| Westminster constituency | Sleaford and North Hykeham |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b59ef1-6d6e-4e79-aed2-bf0918dd07de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b59ef1-6d6e-4e79-aed2-bf0918dd07de
  4th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://lincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp

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