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title: "Market Engagement - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for NHS Herts Valleys (HVCCG), NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) and NHS West Essex (WECCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups"
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# Market Engagement - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for NHS Herts Valleys (HVCCG), NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) and NHS West Essex (WECCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups

Buyer: NHS HERTS VALLEYS CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (HVCCG)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e4ed

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## Summary

The NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG), in collaboration with NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) and NHS West Essex (WECCG), is initiating a market engagement process for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the planning stage with an anticipated contract offer. Interested providers can register to participate in individual semi-structured interviews, which will take place via Microsoft Teams on 19th, 20th, or 21st October 2021, with a registration deadline set for 5pm on 11th October 2021. The services are intended for delivery primarily across Hertfordshire and West Essex, with potential requirements extending nationwide based on patient needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in patient transport and logistics services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector. Companies equipped to provide reliable, high-quality transport solutions will be well-suited to compete in this market engagement. By participating, providers can gain insights into the specifications and performance metrics that will shape the forthcoming procurement process, potentially positioning themselves favourably for future contracts with the NHS.

## Notice

Market Engagement - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services for NHS Herts Valleys (HVCCG), NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) and NHS West Essex (WECCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of the Commissioners, NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) (Lead Commissioner), NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCCG) and NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG) would like to invite interested Providers, to take part in a market engagement process to further inform an anticipated contract offer and associated procurement process, using expert Provider-led information. This engagement is taking place via semi-structured interviews, between Commissioners and Providers who register their interest. The interviews will be done on an individual Provider basis and kept confidential where possible. However, if information is gained that results in changes made to the draft service specification, performance metrics, other contract documentation or any of the associated tender documentation, then an audit trail that may detail the Provider could be deemed releasable under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act or any other applicable request mechanisms for the NHS. The interview slots will be for 90 minutes and will take place using Microsoft Teams (delegates will be sent an email / calendar invite). The interviews are anticipated to take place on 19th, 20th, or 21st October 2021. You can register to take part in this interview process on the form linked below. If you have a request for a specific date, we will try to accommodate this but please note it cannot be guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding. If you would like to informally register your interest in the procurement process and be added to a delegate list whom courtesy emails will be sent with updates on the procurement, then please complete the relevant questions on the form linked below. The Microsoft Form to submit your interest in attending an interview or anticipated procurement process can be found at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/BTJZREspvY The deadline to submit your registration form is 5pm 11th October 2021. You can submit more than one form, but you are not able to edit what you may have already submitted. If you change your mind or delegate details etc., please just submit a new form. Please note any financial or service information contained within this advert are not final and you must take proper care to read the final tender when published. Responding to this advert, registering to take part in this engagement or registering your interest does not commit any Provider to taking part in any anticipated procurement process or count as formal expression of interest. This advert also does not commit the Commissioners to continuing this project and process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Market engagement process for the anticipated procurement of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). Additional information: You are also advised to register on the procurement portal (EU Supply / Mercell) that will be used if you have not done so already, instructions for this are: To register on the portal: " https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK " From the portal Home Page, click the "New Supplier Registration" link on the left if you have not registered before, or log in on the right if your organisation is already registered (please note the portal will not allow multiple registrations for the same organisation so if your company already has log in details, these must be utilised) " By registering, or logging in you are accepting the terms & conditions for using the portal. If you require technical support with logging on to EU Supply (Mercell), please contact: * uksupport@eu-supply.com * 0800 840 2050 during office hours ONLY (08.00 to 17.00)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023933-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HERTS VALLEYS CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (HVCCG) |
| Additional buyers | NHS EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (ENHCCG); WEST ESSEX CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (WECCG) |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP1 1DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping East |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 11:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023933-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/r/BTJZREspvY
- https://hertsvalleysccg.nhs.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
- https://westessexccg.nhs.uk/
- https://www.enhertsccg.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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