--- title: "NECS522 NEAS Non-emergency patient transport, unscheduled care (emergency) and taxi transport services. - Bidder Event Registration" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047b6d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047b6d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047b6d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047b6d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE (NEAS)" published: "2024-07-08" --- # NECS522 NEAS Non-emergency patient transport, unscheduled care (emergency) and taxi transport services. - Bidder Event Registration Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE (NEAS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047b6d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047b6d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047b6d.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support working for NHS North East Ambulance Service is planning a procurement for non-emergency patient transport, unscheduled care, and taxi transport services. The tender, identified as NECS522, is in the planning stage with a bidder event scheduled for 12 July 2024, aiming to provide an overview of the procurement framework and submission process. Interested parties must register by 11 July 2024. The event will be held via Microsoft Teams. This tender offers business growth opportunities for providers in the health services sector. Businesses specialising in patient transport and related services are well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves utilising an electronic tendering tool, Atamis, for communication and submission. Potential providers are advised to express their interest for future opportunities once the contract notice is published. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement for the specified transport services in the North of England region, supporting efficient healthcare delivery. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) wishes to commission a framework agreement for the provision of non-emergency patient transport, unscheduled care (emergency) and taxi transport services. In preparation for the proposed framework North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) and the Contracting Authority are holding a Bidder Event on 12 July 2024 at 10:30 via Microsoft Teams. This event will provide an overview of the Transport Provider Procurement Framework, the Procurement process and on how to submit a bid. It is important to note that this is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future opportunity once the contract notice is published in Find a Tender and on Contracts Finder. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool, Atamis, to communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you find that you need any advice or technical support on the Atamis portal please contact the helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm To register for the event please return the Registration Form via the messages area of the project on the e-tendering portal, stating the name of the attendee(s), job title and organisation by 12 noon on 11 July 2024. Please note attendance at the bidder event is limited to a maximum of 3 persons per organisation. Once registered a invitation to the event will be provided by the 11 July 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) wishes to commission a framework agreement for the provision of non-emergency patient transport, unscheduled care (emergency) and taxi transport services. Additional information: NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool, Atamis, to communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you find that you need any advice or technical support on the Atamis portal please contact the helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm To register for the event please return the Registration Form via the messages area of the project on the e-tendering portal, stating the name of the attendee(s), job title and organisation by 12 noon on 11 July 2024. Please note attendance at the bidder event is limited to a maximum of 3 persons per organisation. Once registered a invitation to the event will be provided by the 11 July 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020721-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 8 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE (NEAS) | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 3YG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2024 at 08:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020721-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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