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title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB"
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# Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB

Buyer: NHS DERBY & DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0e7c31f-626b-4f04-a981-aa36e4c40a24

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## Summary

The NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is looking to commission Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) through a one-stage process under the Light Touch Regime. The contract, valued at £59,255,000 and falling under health services, will start on 1st December 2024 with a 3-year term and potential for a 2-year extension. The tender deadline is 7th August 2023, with delivery addresses in DE1 3QT, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity is open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) who can offer Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Businesses in the health services sector, particularly those proficient in patient transport, are best suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, offering potential growth and partnership opportunities in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting the procurement process. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The process is a one stage process similar to an Open process. The contracts will commence 01st December 2024 and be 3 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. It is important to note that this procurement includes an affordability threshold. No bids over PS11,851,000 per annum will be accepted. Any bids exceeding PS11,851,000 per annum will be disqualified from the process. Full details of the service can be found and are included as part of the documentation within the project on Atamis. To access the documentation please visit Atamis on the link below and access project C167314 Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). Atamis link = https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f246d7b-a31a-43b4-9a24-862ae74b3b2e |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,255,000 |
| 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 DERBY & DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f246d7b-a31a-43b4-9a24-862ae74b3b2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f246d7b-a31a-43b4-9a24-862ae74b3b2e
  7th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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