Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) on behalf of NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB
NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care BoardEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
21 May 2025
Type
services
Overview
NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board sought to commission Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS). NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) acted as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and supported the procurement process.
The service was procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The process was a One Stage process.
The contract was to commence 01st April 2025 for 3 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. It is important to note that this procurement included an affordability threshold.
Key dates
- Commences
- 01st April 2025
Regulations cited
- Public Contract Regulations 2015
Additional details
No bids over £11,851,000 per annum would be accepted. Any bids exceeding £11,851,000 per annum would be disqualified from the process.
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NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care BoardKey Dates
Published
21 May 2025
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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