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title: "Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire"
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# Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-787d8d48-6753-41bf-bd34-93cedfe29abf

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit involves the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. This tender, now complete, was classified under health and social work services and had a total contract value of £41,480,729. The procurement followed a selective (restricted procedure) method and catered to two lots: Lot 1 for Lincolnshire, with a five-year term and an optional two-year extension, and Lot 2 for Northamptonshire, which is strictly for a five-year term. The contracting period commenced on 1st July 2017 and will conclude on 30th June 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and transportation sectors, particularly those with expertise in non-emergency medical transport. Companies that can deliver high-quality, flexible services responsive to the needs of local health contexts would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of large-scale suppliers like Thames Ambulance Service Limited highlights the potential for collaboration or subcontracting arrangements that aspiring providers might explore to enhance their competitive edge.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (NHS AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Lincolnshire - Lot 1 and Northamptonshire CCGs - Lot 2 (referred to as the Commissioner(s)) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) that is high quality, flexible and can meet, grow and respond to the changing needs of the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire healthcare environments. The Contract for Lot 1 Lincolnshire will be for a term of five years with an option to extend for up to a further two years at the discretion of the Commissioners. The Contract for Lot 2 Northamptonshire will be for a term of five years with no option to extend. Additional information: Both lots were awarded to Thames Ambulance Service Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c26bd50-376f-4b6a-b411-c31043d3367b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,480,729 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,480,729 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY, DERBYSHIRE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THAMES AMBULANCE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2017 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c26bd50-376f-4b6a-b411-c31043d3367b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c26bd50-376f-4b6a-b411-c31043d3367b
  2nd November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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