--- title: "NECS522 NEAS Transport Provider Procurement Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f42d4ba-8c26-475a-9e25-10a313d3c55c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f42d4ba-8c26-475a-9e25-10a313d3c55c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f42d4ba-8c26-475a-9e25-10a313d3c55c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f42d4ba-8c26-475a-9e25-10a313d3c55c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2024-07-29" --- # NECS522 NEAS Transport Provider Procurement Framework Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f42d4ba-8c26-475a-9e25-10a313d3c55c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f42d4ba-8c26-475a-9e25-10a313d3c55c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f42d4ba-8c26-475a-9e25-10a313d3c55c.json) ## Summary North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) on behalf of NHS North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has awarded a contract for the NECS522 NEAS Transport Provider Procurement Framework. This framework covers patient transport, emergency conveyance, and associated services across the NEAS operational areas, including Northumberland, North of Tyne, South of Tyne, North Durham, South Durham, and Teesside. The framework includes eleven distinct lots further divided into sub-lots. This open procedure contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will end on 31st March 2029. The total contract value is £81,544,000. Key dates included the closing date for competition responses on 29th August 2024 at noon. This procurement presents significant opportunities for various businesses, especially those experienced in transport services. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given the structured lots and sub-lots that allow for targeted bidding. The awarded contract features multiple suppliers, including ER Systems Global, CIPHER Medical, British Red Cross, and more, creating opportunities for collaboration and service expansion in the broader healthcare transport industry. Businesses capable of providing reliable patient transport and emergency conveyance services across the specified regions could greatly benefit from engaging with this framework. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside The framework agreement (framework) will be set out into eleven (11) distinct lots, each broken down further into sub-lots to ensure coverage across the above geographical/operational areas. Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Further details of the Authority's requirements under the Framework Agreement and Call-Off Contract(s) and other relevant information are detailed in the Specification of Requirements. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0376ddd6-c438-47ca-b222-890e5323d06c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 3YG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 29 Jul 2024 at 13:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0376ddd6-c438-47ca-b222-890e5323d06c - 29 Jul 2024 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0376ddd6-c438-47ca-b222-890e5323d06c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0376ddd6-c438-47ca-b222-890e5323d06c 29th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f42d4ba-8c26-475a-9e25-10a313d3c55c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f42d4ba-8c26-475a-9e25-10a313d3c55c.json.