--- title: "Expression of Interest for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for Lincolnshire CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85a84a11-934e-445a-8c68-be73012f3b01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85a84a11-934e-445a-8c68-be73012f3b01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85a84a11-934e-445a-8c68-be73012f3b01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85a84a11-934e-445a-8c68-be73012f3b01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-01-28" --- # Expression of Interest for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) for Lincolnshire CCG Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85a84a11-934e-445a-8c68-be73012f3b01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85a84a11-934e-445a-8c68-be73012f3b01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85a84a11-934e-445a-8c68-be73012f3b01.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting Expressions of Interest for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) aimed at supporting Lincolnshire patients. This opportunity falls under the health services category and is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 25th February 2021. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2022 and extend until 30th June 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring accessibility to a broad range of providers interested in delivering these essential services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess experience in patient transport services. Businesses adept at handling non-emergency transport for healthcare purposes will find this tender especially relevant, as the commissioning body seeks to engage with capable providers to help shape a future service model. Participation in the preliminary engagement events will offer further insights into the project and enable interested parties to enhance their service offerings in alignment with the needs identified by the commissioning authority. ## Notice Lincolnshire CCG is inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers capable of delivering non-emergency patient transport service for Lincolnshire patients, in preparation for a Market Engagement Event and future tendering process. The aim of this Expression of Interest is 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; 4. to gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across the region to deliver the services noted above. 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 expression of interest is Quote/tender 42970 - Expression of Interest for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service across Lincolnshire. Once registered, please complete the questions which ask details about: your organisation's name and postal address, email address, contact name and number along with your capability and experience of delivering similar services to those summarised above. It is highly likely that we will hold one or more engagement events, although this is subject to change. These events would 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 have expressed an interest in this market testing exercise will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable. The deadline for Expressions of Interest responses is 25th February 2021. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the CCGs to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466f7576-14d8-49b1-8acd-b600113008ab | | 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 | 28 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 | | 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 - 28 Jan 2021 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466f7576-14d8-49b1-8acd-b600113008ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466f7576-14d8-49b1-8acd-b600113008ab 28th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://lincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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