Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland
Room G30, Pen Lloyd Building, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8TB
Leicester
LE3 8TB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
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
MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR PROVISION OF PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES (PTS) FOR THE LEICESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM (ICS)
Reference number
LLR-21-04
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (ML CSU) on behalf of the Commissioners, NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Integrated Care System (LLR ICS) and NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB), would like to invite providers to attend a ‘Market Engagement Event’ which will inform the market of the Commissioners’ intentions to procure their Patient Transport Services (PTS), to include Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS), Renal Dialysis Transport and High Dependency/Blue Light Transport/Bariatric/End of Life Transport.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of the services is to deliver high quality, dignified and safe patient transport to specific cohorts of patients, ensuring all eligible patients are able to travel in a timely manner, without adverse impact on their medical condition.
The main benefits and expected outcomes are:
person-centred and providers will need to be committed to the ‘personalization’ of the whole service(s) from the point of first contact when the booking is made, through to pick-up, relationship of the driver with the patient and escort (if applicable),
journey to the destination, supporting the patient in preparation for their transport and arrival at home or nominated place of residence or other healthcare setting.
The Market Engagement Event will take place in the afternoon of Monday 8th August 2022 from 2pm-4pm on MS Teams (invite link will be sent after registration).
The Market Engagement Event will provide:
• an overview of the service to be provided
• details of the anticipated contract type, length and particular conditions
• the structure of the new pathway for patient transport services in LLR
• an overview of the procurement process and anticipated timelines
• an opportunity for you to ask questions and feedback on the presentations.
If you are interested in meeting with the Commissioners and attending the event please register on Bravo and Express an Interest in ‘PQQ_511 - MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR PROVISION OF PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES (PTS) FOR THE LEICESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM (ICS)’ and provide the following details by no later than 5pm Thursday 4th August 2022:
Name of delegates
Job title of delegates
Organisation details, including address
Delegate email address and telephone number.
The service will be commissioned via an open procurement process advertised to all providers which is proportionate to the value and complexity of the service and contract. The ITT will also be advertised on Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender service, and on MLCSUs’ procurement portal, Bravo/Jaggaer, which will be utilised for the tender. Therefore, we recommend that you register with both of these websites in the meantime at:
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/
two.2.14) Additional information
To register on the Bravo portal
If your organisation has registered previously, you do not need to re-register.
1) Register on the portal webpage at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge).
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 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
Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (ML CSU) on behalf of the Commissioners, NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Integrated Care System (LLR ICS) and NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB), would like to invite providers to attend a ‘Market Engagement Event’ which will inform the market of the Commissioners’ intentions to procure their Patient Transport Services (PTS), to include Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS), Renal Dialysis Transport and High Dependency/Blue Light Transport/Bariatric/End of Life Transport.
The aim of the services is to deliver high quality, dignified and safe patient transport to specific cohorts of patients, ensuring all eligible patients are able to travel in a timely manner, without adverse impact on their medical condition.
The main benefits and expected outcomes are:
person-centred and providers will need to be committed to the ‘personalization’ of the whole service(s) from the point of first contact when the booking is made, through to pick-up, relationship of the driver with the patient and escort (if applicable),
journey to the destination, supporting the patient in preparation for their transport and arrival at home or nominated place of residence or other healthcare setting.
The Market Engagement Event will take place in the afternoon of Monday 8th August 2022 from 2pm-4pm on MS Teams (invite link will be sent after registration).
The Market Engagement Event will provide:
• an overview of the service to be provided
• details of the anticipated contract type, length and particular conditions
• the structure of the new pathway for patient transport services in LLR
• an overview of the procurement process and anticipated timelines
• an opportunity for you to ask questions and feedback on the presentations.