--- title: "Dorset Integrated Care Board - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a757c61-251b-484e-8aaf-76e1b955f897" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a757c61-251b-484e-8aaf-76e1b955f897" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a757c61-251b-484e-8aaf-76e1b955f897.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a757c61-251b-484e-8aaf-76e1b955f897.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-08-08" --- # Dorset Integrated Care Board - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a757c61-251b-484e-8aaf-76e1b955f897 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a757c61-251b-484e-8aaf-76e1b955f897) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a757c61-251b-484e-8aaf-76e1b955f897.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender process for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services on behalf of the Dorset Integrated Care Board. The title of the tender is "Dorset Integrated Care Board - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services" with an expected start date of services on 1st July 2023. The procurement consists of three separate Lots, each contracted for an initial term of 5 years with a total combined value of around £58,795,624. The tender is classified under the CPV code 34114122 for Patient-transport vehicles. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold) with a tender deadline of 15th September 2022 in the South West region, United Kingdom. This tender for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare transportation industry to secure long-term contracts with significant financial value. Companies specialised in patient transport services, particularly those with experience in NHS-funded services and compliance with NHS England and DHSC criteria, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The three distinct Lots offer opportunities for both established companies and smaller providers to contribute to improving healthcare access for vulnerable individuals and eligible patients in Dorset, as outlined by the Dorset Integrated Care Board and the Commissioner. ## Notice Dorset Integrated Care Board (Dorset ICB) are seeking the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in the following three categories which will be procured as three separate Lots within a single process. Lot 1 Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service Lot 2 PTAC (Patient Transport Advice Centre) Lot 3 Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service The NEPT Service promotes access to healthcare provision through an NHS funded transport service for those patients registered with a GP in NHS Dorset meeting the eligibility criteria as set down by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Including vulnerable people by reason of mental health or learning disability, children, and eligible escorts. The role of the PTAC Provider is to liaise with patients/carers and subject to eligibility criteria book transport for qualifying patients. Full details for each of the Lots including specification, activity, scope and requirements can be found within the procurement documentation. Each of the Lots will be contracted for an initial term of 5 years at a combined total of PS34,600,179, with an option to extend any period up to a further 3 years giving a combined total of circa PS58,795,624 as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. Services are scheduled to commence on 1st July 2023. The annualised contract values for each lot are: Lot 1 Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service -PS5,032,779 Lot 2 PTAC (Patient Transport Advice Centre) - PS146,419 Lot 3 Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service - PS1,574,851 This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34b97d9-cab7-4eaa-ab31-0edb4644ad60 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £58,795,624 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | YEOVIL | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA22 8HR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Brympton | | Westminster constituency | Yeovil | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles ## Release History - 8 Aug 2022 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34b97d9-cab7-4eaa-ab31-0edb4644ad60 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34b97d9-cab7-4eaa-ab31-0edb4644ad60 8th August 2022 - 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. 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