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title: "Somerset Integrated Care System - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039823"
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# Somerset Integrated Care System - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

Buyer: NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039823

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## Summary

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) within Somerset and neighbouring Trusts, consisting of two lots: Patient Discharge and (Inter-hospital) Transfers (Lot 1) and Planned NEPTS Journeys (Lot 2). The procurement is essential for the healthcare of Somerset's dispersed, mainly rural population. Contracts have been structured to ensure high quality and efficient transportation services, with Lot 1 managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The total contract value is £35,412,608, with an effective date of 1st October 2023 and a duration of 60 months, extendable by up to 24 months at the discretion of the Commissioner. The procurement process used an open procedure and accommodated electronic submissions. Key details include contractors managing services under NHS Standard Contracts.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in health and social work services, patient transportation, and non-emergency medical logistics. The procurement includes two substantial lots with a combined initial value over £35 million, making it a lucrative contract for suitable service providers. Businesses with experience in large-scale patient transport, strong logistics capabilities, and an understanding of NHS requirements will find this opportunity particularly suitable. Winning this contract can provide long-term growth, stability, and expansion into public sector services for the successful bidder, enhancing their reputation and market presence in health-related transport services.

## Notice

Three partners of the Somerset Integrated Care System, Somerset Integrated Care Board, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust were seeking the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) in the following two categories which will be procured as two separate Lots within a single process. Lot 1 - Patient Discharge and (inter-hospital) Transfers (PD&T) Lot 2 - Planned NEPTS Journeys (Planned) The County of Somerset covers a large geographical area. It has a dispersed, mainly rural population of approximately 564,000 people, with only one in four of its residents living in one of its three largest towns; Taunton; Yeovil; and Bridgwater. Somerset has two Acute Trusts within its borders (Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) as well as 12 community hospitals (run by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust), 64 GP practices, a hospice and several care homes. The Somerset population also relies on access to services in a few neighbouring out of county Trusts. These journeys, referred to as Zone B journeys, are generally for services which are more specialist in nature.

### Lot Information

Patient Discharge and (Inter-hospital) Transfers (PD&T)

Three partners of the Somerset Integrated Care System, Somerset Integrated Care Board, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust were seeking the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). This Lot relates to: Lot 1 - Patient Discharge and (inter-hospital) Transfers (PD&T) Full details of the Lot including specification, activity, scope and requirements can be found within the procurement documentation. For the avoidance of doubt this procurement does not cover car services . Bidders should be aware that NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board has appointed Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as the Lead Provider Trust with the responsibility of managing these non-emergency patient transport services. The successful provider will contract directly with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust via the NHS Standard Contract - subcontracted. The duration of the agreement will be for 60 months, with an option to extend up to a further 24 months at the discretion of the Commissioner.

Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Journeys (Planned)

Three partners of the Somerset Integrated Care System, Somerset Integrated Care Board, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are seeking the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). This Lot relates to: Lot 2 - Planned NEPTS Journeys (Planned) Full details of the Lot including specification, activity, scope and requirements can be found within the procurement documentation. For the avoidance of doubt this procurement does not cover car services. NHS Somerset will contract and manage the services contained within Lot 2 - Planned. The duration of the agreement will be for 60 months, with an option to extend up to a further 24 months at the discretion of the Commissioner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036118-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,412,608 |
| Lots value | £35,412,608 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,412,608 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA22 8HR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMED |

## 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

- 7 Nov 2024 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036118-2024
- 17 Jan 2023 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001397-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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