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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-03f67f

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## Summary

The NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is seeking to commission Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). The tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and is open for interested suppliers. The service contracts are set to commence on 1st December 2024, with a value of £59,255,000 GBP. The procurement process involves a single stage similar to an open process, with a submission deadline of 22nd September 2023 and a bid validity period until 20th January 2024.

This opportunity can benefit businesses in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in providing patient transport services. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale service contracts and adhering to strict affordability thresholds would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process offers a chance to engage with a significant public healthcare organisation, NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, and potentially secure a long-term service contract with opportunities for extension based on performance.

## 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 C202021 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/024868-2023 |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 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

- 23 Aug 2023 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024868-2023

## 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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