--- title: "NHS North Lincolnshire CCG Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-adc7b1d3-0732-44d1-98b9-aef225682b01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adc7b1d3-0732-44d1-98b9-aef225682b01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adc7b1d3-0732-44d1-98b9-aef225682b01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adc7b1d3-0732-44d1-98b9-aef225682b01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM" published: "2018-07-04" --- # NHS North Lincolnshire CCG Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Service Buyer: EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adc7b1d3-0732-44d1-98b9-aef225682b01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adc7b1d3-0732-44d1-98b9-aef225682b01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adc7b1d3-0732-44d1-98b9-aef225682b01.json) ## Summary The NHS North Lincolnshire CCG is currently seeking proposals for the Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Service to cater for patients in North Lincolnshire. This contract is set for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of two additional years, divided into two 12-month lots. The deadline for submission of tenders is 30th July 2018. The contract, valued at approximately £7,905,405, falls under the ambulance services category and aims to provide a flexible, patient-focused transportation service, ensuring safe and timely journeys without compromising the health and wellbeing of patients. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in patient transportation and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer a high-quality, efficient service, potentially including a patient-focused booking system, are encouraged to apply. Those with capabilities to integrate inter-hospital transfers and reduce carbon emissions will have a competitive edge, making this tender ideal for organisations aiming to expand their operations within the healthcare sector. ## Notice NHS North Lincolnshire CCG (The Authority) are seeking a provider of Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Service for North Lincolnshire patients. The contract will be let for a period of three years, with an optional extension up to 2 years, in two lots of 12 months (3+1+1). The contract end date and contract value represent the full five years of the opportunity. The Authority seeks the provision of a flexible, high quality patient focused service which is safe, clinically effective and represents best value. Specifically the local outcomes include: - Patients will arrive and depart safely and in a timely manner; - There will be no detriment to the patient's health and wellbeing during their journey; - Provide a patient focused booking system; - Apply the eligibility criteria and local NEPTS decision making tool (Appendix B) in a consistent and equitable manner; - Provide high quality information to patients enquiring about NEPTS and signposting those who are not eligible to appropriate local alternatives; - Provide an integrated NEPTS which supports: Planned and frequent journeys for Priority Patients; Discharge from hospital; Short notice urgent journeys; Planned routine journeys. - Provide high quality patient experience and satisfaction; - High level of satisfaction within primary and acute care providers - The Provider must take action to reduce carbon emissions and the carbon footprint of the journeys where possible. In addition to the specified services, the Authority reserves the right to increase service delivery during the term of the contract by incorporating Inter-hospital transfers within the North Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust Sites - Goole, Scunthorpe and Grimsby Hospitals. This additional service provision is not guaranteed during the term of the contract but may be a required contract variation during the term and potential providers would be expected to deliver this service should the increased service delivery be required. Additional information: Potential providers can access the procurement documentation by registering or logging in to NHS Sourcing and accessing itt_4516. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ac8a4e-1cdb-4ab0-9b30-6eb5d10f3a4b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 4 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Mar 2019 - 5 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,905,405 | | 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 | EMBED HEALTH CONSORTIUM | | Locality | BRIGG | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN20 8GS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire | | Local authority | North Lincolnshire | | Electoral ward | Brigg & Wolds | | Westminster constituency | Brigg and Immingham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2018 at 07:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ac8a4e-1cdb-4ab0-9b30-6eb5d10f3a4b - 4 Jul 2018 at 07:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ac8a4e-1cdb-4ab0-9b30-6eb5d10f3a4b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ac8a4e-1cdb-4ab0-9b30-6eb5d10f3a4b 4th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk e-Procurement System ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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