MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR PROVISION OF PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES (PTS) FOR THE LEICESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM (ICS)

Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (ML CSU) on behalf of the Commissioners, NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Integrated Care System (LLR ICS) and NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB), would like to invite providers to attend a 'Market Engagement Event' which will inform the market of the Commissioners' intentions to procure their Patient Transport Services (PTS), to include Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS), Renal Dialysis Transport and High Dependency/Blue Light Transport/Bariatric/End of Life Transport.

The aim of the services is to deliver high quality, dignified and safe patient transport to specific cohorts of patients, ensuring all eligible patients are able to travel in a timely manner, without adverse impact on their medical condition.

The main benefits and expected outcomes are: person-centred and providers will need to be committed to the 'personalization' of the whole service(s) from the point of first contact when the booking is made, through to pick-up, relationship of the driver with the patient and escort (if applicable), journey to the destination, supporting the patient in preparation for their transport and arrival at home or nominated place of residence or other healthcare setting.

The Market Engagement Event will take place in the afternoon of Monday 8th August 2022 from 2pm-4pm on MS Teams (invite link will be sent after registration).

The Market Engagement Event will provide: - an overview of the service to be provided - details of the anticipated contract type, length and particular conditions - the structure of the new pathway for patient transport services in LLR - an overview of the procurement process and anticipated timelines - an opportunity for you to ask questions and feedback on the presentations.

Additional information: If you are interested in meeting with the Commissioners and attending the event please register on Bravo and Express an Interest in 'PQQ_514 - MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR PROVISION OF PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES (PTS) FOR THE LEICESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM (ICS)' and provide the following details by no later than 5pm Thursday 4th August 2022: Name of delegates Job title of delegates Organisation details, including address Delegate email address and telephone number.

The service will be commissioned via an open procurement process advertised to all providers which is proportionate to the value and complexity of the service and contract.

The ITT will also be advertised on Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender service, and on MLCSUs' procurement portal, Bravo/Jaggaer, which will be utilised for the tender. Therefore, we recommend that you register with both of these websites in the meantime at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/

To register on the Bravo portal If your organisation has registered previously, you do not need to re-register. 1) Register on the portal webpage at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge).

2) Once registered, candidates must Express their Interest by: a) logging into the ML CSU eTendering Bravo portal b) selecting response to PQQ_514, c) select Open Access PQQ_514, d) search for and access listing related to this contract and view details, e) click on Express Interest link.

For technical support in submitting your Expression of Interest or registering on the 'Bravo Solution' Electronic Sourcing system please contact the Bravo Solution helpdesk via Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: [email protected]

All communications from Bidders (including their Bidder Members) during the period of the Procurement (live tender stage) must be directed to MLCSU via the 'messaging' area within the ML CSU online Bravo/Jaggaer procurement portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk.

Strictly no other forms of communication to MLCSU or the Commissioner will be accepted (including telephone calls, postal queries/submissions, faxes or email communications) during this period.