Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbf-8dd5-737b-ae61-812d1ad5378c/market-engagement-event-for-the-provision-of-non-emergency-patient-transport-ne pending GB open procedure # Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) for North West England [NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-lancashire-south-cumbria-integrated-care-board) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Jul 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Split into 3 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender 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 If you wish to attend, please complete the registration at the following link: [forms.microsoft.com/e/N636tanM71](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. 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