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title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) on behalf of NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB"
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# Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) on behalf of NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB

Buyer: NHS DERBY & DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dfcc

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## Summary

The NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is procuring Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services under the Light Touch Regime. The contract, worth £59,255,000, will start on 1st December 2024 for 3 years, with a possible 2-year extension. Bidders must keep their annual bids below £11,851,000. The procurement method is an Open procedure, and the tender period ends on 7th August 2023, with bid validity until 5th December 2023.

This tender by NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector to provide Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Companies looking to compete should ensure their bids meet the affordability threshold. The procurement process is in the active stage, with a focus on electronic and written submissions. The buying organisation's details can be found on their website for further information and engagement.

## Notice

NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting the procurement process. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The process is a one stage process similar to an Open process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting the procurement process. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The process is a one stage process similar to an Open process. 

The contracts will commence 01st December 2024 and be 3 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. It is important to note that this procurement includes an affordability threshold. No bids over PS11,851,000 per annum will be accepted. Any bids exceeding PS11,851,000 per annum will be disqualified from the process.

Full details of the service can be found and are included as part of the documentation within the project on Atamis. To access the documentation
please visit Atamis on the link below and access project C167314 Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). 
Atamis link = https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Options: Contract is for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years 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/019456-2023 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,255,000 |
| Lots value | £59,255,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DERBY & DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019456-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/derbyshire-integrated-care-board/

## Provenance

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