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The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is in the procurement process for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) within the regions of Lancashire and South Cumbria. This process, currently at the award stage, intends to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) to an existing provider, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, with the final decision made on 4th February 2025. The contract, expected to begin on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2026, has an estimated value of £16,613,000.
Representations by providers must be submitted by 25th April 2025. This service falls under the health services category and adheres to direct award route C due to the satisfactory performance of the existing provider. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare logistics and patient transport services.
Companies with a track record of high-quality service delivery, innovation, and the ability to enhance integration, collaboration, and sustainability within the healthcare sector are well-suited to compete. With a focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating patient choice, businesses that align with these objectives and can offer substantial social value will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth within the public healthcare procurement landscape.
The provision of a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Provision for a planned, unplanned and enhanced priority NEPTS service. Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2026 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS16,613,000 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.
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