--- title: "NHS Bedfordshire and Luton CCGs - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83d5b419-9854-4cf4-8d2e-7d04851896f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83d5b419-9854-4cf4-8d2e-7d04851896f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83d5b419-9854-4cf4-8d2e-7d04851896f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83d5b419-9854-4cf4-8d2e-7d04851896f2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES" published: "2017-08-02" --- # NHS Bedfordshire and Luton CCGs - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Market Engagement Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83d5b419-9854-4cf4-8d2e-7d04851896f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83d5b419-9854-4cf4-8d2e-7d04851896f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83d5b419-9854-4cf4-8d2e-7d04851896f2.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Attain Health Management Services on behalf of the NHS Bedfordshire and Luton Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). The service being procured is Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, with key milestones including an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. Interested providers are invited to submit their expressions of interest by 5pm on 4th August 2017, and engagement sessions with providers will take place during the week of 7th August 2017 in Luton and Bedfordshire. This tender is classified under the CPV code for transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, and it encompasses regions across the North East, North West, East of England, and London in the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in patient transport services and healthcare logistics, particularly those looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Companies that demonstrate capability in service enhancement, operational integration, and stakeholder engagement will be well-positioned to participate. The structured engagement sessions offer a platform for providers to showcase how they can add value and contribute to the development of a more efficient transport service, thereby fostering growth and collaboration in the healthcare sector. ## Notice It is the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) intention to procure a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. NHS Bedfordshire and Luton CCGs recognise how important it is that our stakeholders are informed and engaged in respect of this service. The CCGs will be taking the opportunity to review the current service specification and model with a view to making service improvements which will be informed by engagement with service providers. The CCGs are considering enhancing the existing service model and eligibility criteria so there is greater consistency and clarity of provision. The CCGs therefore, are seeking suitably qualified service providers to engage on the development of this service. NHS Bedfordshire and Luton CCGs believe structured sessions with providers is essential to inform our market knowledge, and the opportunities for service enhancement. There will also be the opportunity to articulate how you believe your organisation can add value, support the development of specification and outcomes to our services and to what extent can enable more effective integration with other parts of the system. If you wish to participate in the market engagement, please complete and e-mail the expression of interest form to rebecca.farquhar@attain.co.uk by 5pm on Friday 4th August 2017. Sessions will be held with providers individually week commencing 7th August 2017: 1. Day 1 - Tuesday 8th August 2017 - Luton Clinical Commissioning Group. The Lodge, 4 George Street West Luton LU1 2BJ. 2. Day 2 - Thursday 10th August 2017 - Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. Capability House Wrest Park Silsoe Bedfordshire MK45 4HR. Further details of the procurement process will be sent via the Bravo e-tendering system in due course. Please Note: Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken by you prior to any subsequent procurement is a matter solely for your own commercial judgment. The CCGs reserve the right to withdraw from the process at any time or to not tender the service(s) or to tender on a different basis. In such circumstances, and in any event, the CCGs and/or its advisors shall not be liable for any costs or loss of expenses whatsoever incurred by the bidder and company, agent, subsidiary or organisation may have contributed to any proposals submitted to this notice. Please also refer to the Expression of interest form provided and required back to the Attain Commercial Lead by 3pm Friday 4th August 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ef3bdb-de34-460d-a114-36e5ca84f540 | | 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 | 2 Aug 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 | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2017 at 15:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ef3bdb-de34-460d-a114-36e5ca84f540 - 2 Aug 2017 at 14:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ef3bdb-de34-460d-a114-36e5ca84f540 - 1 Aug 2017 at 20:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ef3bdb-de34-460d-a114-36e5ca84f540 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ef3bdb-de34-460d-a114-36e5ca84f540 2nd August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk Early Notice PQQ_101 - NHS Bedfordshire and Luton CCGs - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Market Engagement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6df4e026-f60b-4d0f-adb3-308fbc0bca1d Bravo User Guide - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3729b1dd-4689-46ad-9888-4946b0bf0666 Expression of Interest Form ## Notice URLs - https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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