--- title: "Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for North West England" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0561cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0561cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0561cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0561cb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-07-18" --- # Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for North West England Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0561cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0561cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0561cb.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services, acting on behalf of several NHS Integrated Care Boards including NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB and others, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for North West England." Classified under the CPV code 85100000 for health services, this procurement aims to secure services across Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and parts of Derbyshire, Cumbria and beyond. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 6th August 2025, with registration required by 4th August 2025. This strategic procurement process will be conducted competitively under the Provider Selection Regime, offering an estimated lifetime contract value for all lots at £465,506,328. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specializing in patient transport services. With the procurement structured into three lots covering specific regions, companies with regional operational capabilities and experience in healthcare logistics stand to benefit from potential collaborations. The focus on non-emergency transport, including planned and unplanned patient transport, as well as time-critical services, opens doors for businesses skilled in these niche areas to grow through significant engagement with NHS Integrated Care Boards across the North West of England. Participants have the chance to engage with stakeholders, learn about the procurement's scope, and potentially influence future service models. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services, acting as an agent for the following NHS Integrated Care Boards: NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB, NHS Greater Manchester ICB, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB, and NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB Who will be launching a procurement for the Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria and part of Derbyshire. The scope of services will include: * Planned Patient Transport: Routine transport for outpatient appointments * Unplanned Patient Transport: Transport for patient discharges and short-notice bookings * Enhanced Priority Service Transport: Time-critical transport for patients attending haemodialysis or oncology treatments The contract opportunity will be structured into three LOTs, each covering specific geographical areas: * LOT 1: Cheshire and Merseyside * LOT 2: Greater Manchester (GM) and Derby and Derbyshire (Glossop Place) * LOT 3: Lancashire & South Cumbria (L&SC) and North East & North Cumbria (North Cumbria Place) Further details regarding LOT structure, service expectations, and procurement timelines will be provided as part of the upcoming Market Engagement Event. Market Engagement Event Invitation: The North West Integrated Care Boards are pleased to invite prospective bidders to a virtual Market Engagement Event regarding this NEPTS Opportunity. The event aims to: * Outline the Integrated Care Board's requirements for the service and the corresponding procurement process * Provide details on the proposed service model and expected procurement timetable * Explain the relevant procurement systems and evaluation process * Highlight opportunities for collaboration with other organisations * Provide a forum for questions and feedback from prospective bidders All event information and accompanying documentation will be made available for prospective bidders following the event. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, 06 August 2025 Time: 12:00 - 14:00 Format: Virtual, via Microsoft Teams If you wish to attend, please complete the registration at the following link: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/N636tanM71 , by 12:00 noon on Monday, 4 August 2025. Once registered an invitation will be issued to you before the event. We look forward to your participation. ### Lot Information Cheshire and Merseyside Lot 1 Cheshire and Merseyside Greater Manchester (GM) and Derby and Derbyshire (Glossop Place) Greater Manchester (GM) and Derby and Derbyshire(Glossop Place) Lancashire & South Cumbria (L&SC) and North East & North Cumbria (North Cumbria Place) LOT 3: Lancashire & South Cumbria (L&SC) and North East & North Cumbria (North Cumbria Place) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041154-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 18 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Oct 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 LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2025 at 07:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041154-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://forms.microsoft.com/e/N636tanM71 - https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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