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title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033791"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2022-05-13"
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# Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

Buyer: NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033791

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is initiating a procurement process for a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) under the Light Touch Regime, as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This planned tender aims to provide NHS-funded transport services for eligible patients registered with GP practices in Dorset. The market engagement event for potential suppliers is scheduled for Tuesday, 31st May 2022, with a deadline for confirming attendance set for Friday, 27th May 2022. The overall budget for this contract is £54.4 million, and the procurement is categorised under community health services.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in medical transport or logistics. Companies that can demonstrate capacity in managing non-emergency patient transport, as well as those providing related logistical support, would be well-positioned to compete. With the potential for multiple lots and a considerable budget, suppliers in the transport sector can explore strategic partnerships and innovate solutions to address the needs of NHS Dorset, thereby contributing to their business growth.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Additional information: Dorset CCG is issuing this PIN to invite suppliers to a Market Engagement Event to be held on the morning of Tuesday 31st 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

Patient Transport Advice Centre

Patient Transport Advice Centre (PTAC) 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).

Time-Critical Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

Time-Critical Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. 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 Service

Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. Additional information: 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. Please mark your email "NEPTS Market Engagement". Please also confirm whether you plan to attend our market engagement event by email to dps@uhd.nhs.uk by Friday 27th May 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012531-2022 |
| 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 | 13 May 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 | £54,400,000 |
| 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 | NHS 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
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 13 May 2022 at 15:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012531-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=690237483
- https://www.dorsetccg.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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