--- title: "NECS522 NEAS TPP Framework - ITT" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047d8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047d8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047d8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047d8b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE" published: "2024-07-15" --- # NECS522 NEAS TPP Framework - ITT Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047d8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047d8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047d8b.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is inviting proposals for the NECS522 NEAS TPP Framework - ITT tender, under the services procurement category for Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The procurement process is currently at the active stage, with a closing date for submission of competition response by 12:00 noon on 29 August 2024. The tender covers multiple lots across operational areas in Northumberland, Tyne, Durham, and Teesside regions. This tender by the NHS North East Ambulance Service presents business opportunities for providers of patient transport and emergency conveyance services. Companies with experience in healthcare transportation and patient mobility services, including taxi services and ambulance operations, would be well-suited to bid for the various lots available. The electronic submission method through the Atamis portal ensures streamlined communication and access to the tender process, supporting potential providers in submitting their proposals effectively. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside The framework agreement (framework) will be set out into eleven (11) distinct lots, each broken down further into sub-lots to ensure coverage across the above geographical/operational areas. Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Further details of the Authority's requirements under the Framework Agreement and Call-Off Contract(s) and other relevant information are detailed in the Specification of Requirements. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility - Walking Patients Only NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. Lot 2 Taxi Services - Unscheduled Care and PTS This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Wheelchair and Walking patients NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. Lot 3 Single Crewed Vehicle - PTS This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside The framework agreement (framework) will be set out into eleven (11) distinct lots, each broken down further into sub-lots to ensure coverage across the above geographical/operational areas. Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Walking patients only NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. Lot 4 Single Crewed Vehicle - PTS This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Wheelchair and Walking patients NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. Lot 5 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Walking patients only NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. Lot 6 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Wheelchair and walking patients NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. Lot 7 Double Crewed Vehicle - PTS This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Patient Mobility: Stretcher patients NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. Lot 8 Single Crewed Vehicle - Unscheduled Care This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Clinical Skill Level: Paramedic Additional Descriptor: Emergency Response Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. Lot 9 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Clinical Skill Level: Non-Paramedic Patient Mobility: Stretcher Patients Additional Descriptor: Urgent Care NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. Lot 10 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Clinical Skill Level: Technician-led Patient Mobility: Stretcher patients Additional Descriptor: Emergency Response NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. Lot 11 Double Crewed Ambulance (DCA) - Unscheduled Care This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been established by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS). Its purpose is to invite proposals from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced providers of Patient Transport, Emergency Conveyance and Associated Services. The aim is to establish a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of services across all NEAS operational areas inclusive of: North - Northumberland and North of Tyne Central - South of Tyne and North Durham South - South Durham and Teesside Providers are able and encouraged to bid for any/all of the lots or sub-lots they are capable of delivering. Additional information: Clinical Skill Level: Paramedic-led Patient Mobility: Stretcher patients Additional Descriptor: Emergency Response NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 29 August 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021729-2024 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 85142000 - Paramedical services - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2024 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021729-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047d8b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047d8b.json.