Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group
Vespasian House, Barrack Road
Dorchester
DT11TG
Contact
Angela Hamilton
Telephone
+44 3000191287
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK25 - Dorset
National registration number
11J
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service
Reference number
683241318
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- MA09 - For transport
- EA27 - For non-emergency patient
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The service will provide a responsive, fair, and sustainable NHS funded Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) to those registered with a GP in NHS Dorset meeting the Eligibility Criteria as set down by the Department of Health.
Dorset CCG is issuing this PIN to invite suppliers to a Market Engagement Event to be held on the morning of Tuesday 17th May 2022 via MS Teams. The purpose of which is to gather market intelligence and information; to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market in delivering the proposed services; to establish an appropriate financial model for the service; and to determine a suitable contract length with which to optimise a cost-effective solution.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,600,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- MA09 - For transport
- EA27 - For non-emergency patient
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK25 - Dorset
Main site or place of performance
Dorset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Planned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services
two.2.14) Additional information
The Dorset Procurement Service (DPS) is a distinct and separate section of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD) strategic procurement team providing independent procurement services to Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (DCCG).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Patient Transport Advice Centre (PTAC)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- MA09 - For transport
- EA27 - For non-emergency patient
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK25 - Dorset
Main site or place of performance
Dorset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of a Patient Transport Advice Centre
two.2.14) Additional information
The DPS is managing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a Market Engagement Event for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) on behalf of DCCG. The proposed service falls within the scope of ‘Social and other Specific Services’ set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 therefore the Light Touch Regime will apply.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Time Critical Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- MA09 - For transport
- EA27 - For non-emergency patient
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK25 - Dorset
Main site or place of performance
Dorset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Time Critical Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services
two.2.14) Additional information
It is important to note that this PIN is NOT a Call for Competition, and as such potential providers will need to be aware that this market engagement event may inform a further Notice to be published at a later date in regard to the commissioning of this service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34114122 - Patient-transport vehicles
- MA09 - For transport
- EA27 - For non-emergency patient
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK25 - Dorset
Main site or place of performance
Dorset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Unplanned Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services
two.2.14) Additional information
Dorset CCG would welcome responses from organisations who may be interested in attending the Market Engagement Event. The agenda and supporting information will be available to all suppliers including suppliers who are unable to attend the Market Engagement Event upon request by email to dps@uhd.nhs.uk.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
8 August 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
It is important to note that this PIN is NOT a Call for Competition, and as such potential providers will need to be aware that this market engagement event may inform a further Notice to be published at a later date in regard to the commissioning of this service.
Dorset CCG would welcome responses from organisations who may be interested in attending the Market Engagement Event. The agenda and supporting information will be available to all suppliers including suppliers who are unable to attend the Market Engagement Event upon request by email to dps@uhd.nhs.uk. Please mark your email “NEPTS Market Engagement”.
Please also confirm whether you plan to attend our market engagement event by email to dps@uhd.nhs.uk by Tuesday 10th May 2022.
Please note that contract dates and the tender submission deadline date are indicative, should the CCG decide to
tender the service at those times. The dates should not be construed as fixed for any future tender.
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GO Reference: GO-2022425-PRO-20025604