--- title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032ff2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032ff2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032ff2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032ff2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2022-04-25" --- # Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service Buyer: DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032ff2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032ff2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032ff2.json) ## Summary The Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is planning a tender for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) in the health and social work services sector. This initiative aims to provide responsive transport services for NHS patients registered with a GP in NHS Dorset, with an indicative contract value of £6.6 million. A Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 17th May 2022, where potential suppliers can participate to learn more about the service specifications and requirements. Interested parties must confirm their attendance by 10th May 2022. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in patient transport services, logistics, and healthcare support. Businesses capable of delivering non-emergency medical transport and related services would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this process not only allows firms to diversify their service offerings but also strengthens their standing within the healthcare sector, setting the foundation for future collaborations with NHS providers. ## Notice The service will provide a responsive, fair, and sustainable NHS funded Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) to those registered with a GP in NHS Dorset meeting the Eligibility Criteria as set down by the Department of Health. Dorset CCG is issuing this PIN to invite suppliers to a Market Engagement Event to be held on the morning of Tuesday 17th May 2022 via MS Teams. The purpose of which is to gather market intelligence and information; to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market in delivering the proposed services; to establish an appropriate financial model for the service; and to determine a suitable contract length with which to optimise a cost-effective solution. ### Lot Information Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services The provision of Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Additional information: The Dorset Procurement Service (DPS) is a distinct and separate section of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD) strategic procurement team providing independent procurement services to Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (DCCG). Patient Transport Advice Centre (PTAC) The provision of a Patient Transport Advice Centre. Additional information: The DPS is managing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a Market Engagement Event for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) on behalf of DCCG. The proposed service falls within the scope of 'Social and other Specific Services' set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 therefore the Light Touch Regime will apply. Time Critical Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services The provision of Time Critical Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Additional information: It is important to note that this PIN is NOT a Call for Competition, and as such potential providers will need to be aware that this market engagement event may inform a further Notice to be published at a later date in regard to the commissioning of this service. Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services The provision of Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Additional information: Dorset CCG would welcome responses from organisations who may be interested in attending the Market Engagement Event. The agenda and supporting information will be available to all suppliers including suppliers who are unable to attend the Market Engagement Event upon request by email to dps@uhd.nhs.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010580-2022 | | 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 | 25 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,600,000 | | 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 | DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Apr 2022 at 11:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010580-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/RH85BS84F2 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dorchester:-Health-and-social-work-services./RH85BS84F2 - https://www.dorsetccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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