--- title: "Market Engagement Event for Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) Service for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f435ff51-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f435ff51-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f435ff51-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f435ff51-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-07-24" --- # Market Engagement Event for Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) Service for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f435ff51-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f435ff51-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f435ff51-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) Service aimed at Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR). The procurement process is focused on informing potential providers about the commissioners' intentions to re-procure this essential service, with a market engagement event scheduled for 24th August 2016. Interested parties must submit their reservation to attend the event by 19th August 2016, as places are limited to two representatives per organisation. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in patient transport and logistics services, particularly those capable of delivering non-urgent transportation to and from NHS healthcare facilities. Companies focusing on healthcare transport, patient logistics, and mobility solutions would be well-suited to participate in this engagement event, enhancing their prospects of obtaining contracts that ensure equitable service delivery across the region and contribute to a positive patient experience. ## Notice Market Engagement Event for Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) Service for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AG CSU) on behalf of the commissioners, West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (WL CCG), East Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning (ELR CCG) and Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group (LC CCG), would like to invite providers to attend a 'Market Engagement Event' which will inform the market of the commissioners intentions to re-procure the NEPT service for LLR. NEPT is the non-urgent and planned transportation of patients to and from a premises providing NHS healthcare and between healthcare providers. Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG's) are responsible for funding non-emergency patient transport (NEPT). The NEPT service contract provides for the movement of patients and their health related equipment (including oxygen) to and from NHS locations across Leicestershire and out within its borders, to and from the residence (including care homes) of Leicestershire's (GP registered) population for the purpose of pre-determined NHS patient appointments and other clinical visits. The main benefits and expected outcomes are: * Equity of access and quality of the service across LLR; * Equitable and consistent application of the Eligibility Criteria; * Ensuring Value for money and the most efficient use of available resources across the health and social care economy * A collaborative, problem-solving approach with all stakeholders across the health and social care economy and * Promoting and ensuring a positive patient experience The Market Engagement Event will take place in the morning on 24th August 2016 in Leicester City Centre. The Market Engagement Event will provide: * an overview of the service to be provided * details of the anticipated contract type, length and particular conditions * an overview of the procurement process and the anticipated timeline * an opportunity for you to ask questions and feedback on the presentations Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are restricted to no more than 2 persons per organisation. To reserve your place please email the following details to LLRProcurement@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk before 19th of August 2016: * Name of delegate * Job title of delegate * Organisation details, including address * Delegate email address and telephone number The ITT will be advertised on the new Contracts Finder website (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search) and will be run through AGCSU's procurement portal Bravo (https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html). We recommend that you register with both of these websites in the meantime. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ca735e-0933-4a48-bc8c-716092864c50 | | 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 | 24 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | Cancelled | | 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 | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2017 at 10:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ca735e-0933-4a48-bc8c-716092864c50 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a589992a-5fc5-4d28-a31f-e8a790144e4c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ca735e-0933-4a48-bc8c-716092864c50 24th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a589992a-5fc5-4d28-a31f-e8a790144e4c 29th July 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/665cb171-bdbd-4cc5-87eb-a2fe439f6edc NEPTS LLR Market Engagement Event v005 FINAL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd9edb48-e01d-48eb-96b9-a842a7c40598 NEPTS LLR Market Engagement Event v005 FINAL ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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