--- title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c265a656-e4f4-4ed6-84a6-c6757039bc4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c265a656-e4f4-4ed6-84a6-c6757039bc4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c265a656-e4f4-4ed6-84a6-c6757039bc4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c265a656-e4f4-4ed6-84a6-c6757039bc4d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WIRRAL CCG" published: "2018-05-31" --- # Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Buyer: WIRRAL CCG Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c265a656-e4f4-4ed6-84a6-c6757039bc4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c265a656-e4f4-4ed6-84a6-c6757039bc4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c265a656-e4f4-4ed6-84a6-c6757039bc4d.json) ## Summary The Wirral Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently in the planning stage of procuring Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services aimed at enhancing patient mobility across the North West of England. The tender process has been initiated with a key milestone - the engagement end date scheduled for 31st August 2018. This procurement will follow the NHS Standard Contract and includes a range of services such as transport between patients' homes and various healthcare settings. A bidder engagement event is planned for 28th June 2018 to facilitate communication with potential suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, specifically those with capabilities to provide diverse fleet solutions including ambulance and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Companies that can demonstrate robust service management and booking systems will be well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those focused on delivering flexible and responsive transport services in line with NHS standards and patient care requirements. ## Notice The NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups of Eastern Cheshire, South Cheshire, West Cheshire, Vale Royal, Warrington and Wirral have requested provision of nonemergency patient transport services to be delivered under terms of the NHS Standard Contract and to agreed service levels. Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) comprises the movement of eligible patients whose condition is not considered an 'emergency' between patients' homes, hospitals, community setting or other NHS funded treatment centres for people referred for consultations, treatments or procedures. This encompasses a wide range The NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups of Eastern Cheshire, South Cheshire, West Cheshire, Vale Royal, Warrington and Wirral have requested provision of nonemergency patient transport services to be delivered under terms of the NHS Standard Contract and to agreed service levels. Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) comprises the movement of eligible patients whose condition is not considered an 'emergency' between patients' homes, hospitals, community setting or other NHS funded treatment centres for people referred for consultations, treatments or procedures. This encompasses a wide range The NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups of Eastern Cheshire, South Cheshire, West Cheshire, Vale Royal, Warrington and Wirral have requested provision of nonemergency patient transport services to be delivered under terms of the NHS Standard Contract and to agreed service levels. Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) comprises the movement of eligible patients whose condition is not considered an 'emergency' between patients' homes, hospitals, community setting or other NHS funded treatment centres for people referred for consultations, treatments or procedures. This encompasses a wide range of vehicle types and levels of care consistent with the patients medical needs The services sought include both the call handling and the patient transport elements and any solution proposed must be robust, accessible by a number of systems and encompass service management requirements. For example, the online and telephone booking systems must be capable of confirming a patients' conformance with transport eligibility criteria in real time. This contract requires a diverse fleet of vehicles resourced to accommodate patients who require: Car vehicles Single man patient transport vehicles 2 man crew patient transport vehicles Wheelchair accessible vehicles Stretcher vehicles Bariatric and multi-people lift vehicles Appropriate real time patient services booking and management systems. The new service will simplify and improve the efficiency of Non Emergency Patient Transport pathways and ensure equity of service provision in line with legislation and Department of Health and NHS England regulations and guidance. The services will be flexible, available on short notice and accessed through a Centralised Booking Service. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert the market for engagement purposes in advance of the publication of an Invitation to Tender process. Commissioners invite the market to attend a bidder engagement event on 28th June 2018 from 12.00pm-5pm, in the Mulberry/Cedar Room, The Centre, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6YN Please note due to space limitations we are only able to accommodate 2 delegates per organisation. If you could confirm attendance by email to guy.jennings@nhs.net by 21st June 2018 12:00 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce4c73e-7e9e-4743-8f85-44fe92fbae6e | | 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 | 31 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 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 | WIRRAL CCG | | Locality | BIRKENHEAD | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH41 5AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere | | Westminster constituency | Birkenhead | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 31 May 2018 at 12:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce4c73e-7e9e-4743-8f85-44fe92fbae6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce4c73e-7e9e-4743-8f85-44fe92fbae6e 31st May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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