Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c57-a87d-728d-b502-f18f0dab7966/non-emergency-pts-servi-provision-of-a-non-emergency-pts-service-on-behalf-of awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Non-emergency PTS servi - provision of a non-emergency PTS service on behalf of NHS richmond & kingston clinical commissioning groups [NHS Shared Business Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-shared-business-services) Estimated value £1,650,000 Published 3 Mar 2019 Deadline Closed 1 Apr 2019 ## 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. - 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 Invitations are now invited from suitably experienced and capable providers to deliver the provision of a Non-Emergency PTS Service. Two separate services are being integrated into a singular contractual solution to support NHS Richmond & Kingston Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) who will act as the Contracting Authority. The CCGs are offering a contract for 3 years with an option for this to be extended for up to a further 2 years, with the new integrated service intended to commence from 1 October 2019. This service is for: • Eligibility assessments for patients requiring PTS to community services for 'first' outpatient appointment and 'follow up' appointments or 'first appointment' / 'treatment' to an acute hospital. • Patient Transport Booking • Non-emergency patient transport (NEPT) for community appointments This is for patients who are considered medically unfit to be transported by conventional means (i.e. own car, bus, walk, etc.) and require transport to or from their usual place of residence to a Trust facility, other hospitals, health centres, nursing homes and any other location deemed appropriate. Full details about this service are provided within a suite of procurement documents which in addition to competitive procurement tender documents, includes a Service Specification to ensure potential bidders are fully informed as to the scope and intentions for this service and the commercial arrangements intended to support the contract. Additional information: To access all relevant information and documents, and to formally express your interest in delivery the service, please register and then logon to the electronic procurement portal "EU-Supply" which is available at [nhssbs.eu-supply.com](https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com). Once registered and logged on, please search for Tender Reference 34834 Registration onto the EU-Supply Portal is FREE and the attached EU-Supply - Quick User Guide will be helpful. If you need technical support in accessing and using the EU-Supply Portal, please contact the EU-Supply Helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or via email at . Read full description ## CPV classification Patient-transport vehicles Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/79843374-d7c5-4a35-80bc-f2c1a0c03ddb) 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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