---
title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033009"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033009.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2022-04-25"
---

# Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

Buyer: DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033009

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## Summary

The Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is initiating a procurement process for a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS), categorised under health and social work services. This tender is currently at the Planning stage, with a Market Engagement Event scheduled for 17th May 2022, aimed at gathering market intelligence and assessing the capacity of potential suppliers. Suppliers are encouraged to confirm their attendance by 10th May 2022. The procurement is expected to involve significant financial investment, with indicative contract values increased from £6.6 million to £54.4 million.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and healthcare sectors, particularly those with experience in delivering patient transport services. Companies specialising in non-emergency medical transportation are especially well-suited to participate, as the tender aims to create a cost-effective and sustainable transport solution for NHS Dorset. Engaging in this market could also foster partnerships and enhance service capacity, creating pathways for growth in a vital public service sector.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010603-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2022 at 13:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010603-2022

## 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

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