--- title: "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065eba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065eba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065eba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065eba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Non-Emergency Patient Transport Market Engagement Buyer: NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065eba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065eba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065eba.json) ## Summary NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process related to Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) and associated call handling. The procurement is classified under ambulance services and falls within the services category of the healthcare industry. Located in Eastleigh, United Kingdom, this initiative involves a virtual market engagement event slated for 19th March at 1500hrs. Aimed at sharing key procurement details, including the current position and timeline, this event marks the onset of supplier engagement. Interested parties can register to attend via the Atamis portal, and further procurement documentation is accessible online without charge. Future notices are anticipated around 1st October 2026, as the process evolves further. This procurement process offers various opportunities for businesses involved in ambulance services, particularly those capable of providing transport solutions and call handling. For firms looking to expand their presence in the healthcare sector, this engagement could present the opportunity to collaborate with a public law-governed body committed to improving patient transport services within the UKJ3 region. Companies with expertise in logistics, transportation, and call handling will find this tender particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with industry growth strategies focusing on non-essential emergency services. Participating in the market engagement event may provide insights into procurement specifications, timelines, and collaboration possibilities for suitable vendors. ## Notice NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) are holding a virtual Market Engagement event for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services ("NEPTS") and associated call handling on Thursday 19th March at 1500hrs. The purpose of this market engagement event is to share: * Our current position * Our previous specification v our new specification approach * Our timeline (including further supplier engagement) * Key procurement dates If you wish to attend, please register on the Atamis portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) are holding a virtual Market Engagement event for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services ("NEPTS") and associated call handling on Thursday 19th March at 1500hrs. The purpose of this market engagement event is to share: * Our current position * Our previous specification v our new specification approach * Our timeline (including further supplier engagement) * Key procurement dates If you wish to attend, please register on the Atamis portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018092-2026 | | 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 | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 | | 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 HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | EASTLEIGH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SO505 PB. | | 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 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 15:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018092-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.hantsiow.icb.nhs.uk/icb ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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