Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfa-9e7a-720a-9573-7ede547c18d2/multi-supplier-framework-agreement-for-non-emergency-patient-transport-nept-qu awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for Non Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) Qualified Crew [Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/taunton-and-somerset-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £100,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 22 Jun 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender E-tendering Portal: [tactica-live.advanced365.com/login.asp](https://tactica-live.advanced365.com/login.asp?B=TACTICA) A Multi Supplier Framework Agreement to provide Non Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) Qualified Crew for 6 months with the option to extend the agreement for a further 6 months. The contracting authorities consist of two acute hospitals in Somerset (Musgrove Park Hospital which is part of Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) together with Mental Health and Community Hospitals (Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) and the Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group. The contracts from the Framework Agreement will provide urgent and routine transfers of patients requiring qualified ambulance crews, who are able to provide care to patients who may require monitoring, medical intervention or control & restraint during their journey. The above organisations are part of a larger consortium of Trusts who have engaged the Penninsula Purchasing and supply Alliance (PPSA) to tender for a longer term (up to 5 years) contract. The existing contract expired on 31 December 2015 and ‘ad hoc’ contracting arrangements have been in place within the individual organisations. The intention of this Framework Agreement to provide compliant contracts whilst the tendering is undertaken by the PPSA. ## CPV classification Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/78f0014f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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