Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for North West England

Concepts

• preston
• health services
• north cumbria icb
• north cumbria place
• nhs north east
• north cumbria
• • planned patient transport
• non-emergency patient transport
• non-emergency patient transport services
• unplanned patient transport

Location

North West England: Cheshire and Merseyside

Description

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

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.

Other Information

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. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Estimated Annual Value LOT 1: £21,786,724 LOT 2: £17,314,806 LOT 3: £19,086,761 OF ALL LOTs £58,188,291 Estimated Lifetime Contract Value (initial 5 years + 3-year option) LOT 1: £174,293,792 LOT 2: £138,518,448 LOT 3:£152,694,088 OF ALL LOTs £465,506,328 The intention is for this procurement to be conducted as a competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime.