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Dynamic Market for Non Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) Taxi Support Provision

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Deadline
1466 days left
March 31, 2030
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
009664-2026
Value
Not disclosed
Location
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 03, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 24, 2030

Submission Deadline

March 31, 2030

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Budget
Not disclosed
Duration
Not specified
Location
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Type
Open Procedure
72
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) intends to establish a Dynamic Market for the provision of Taxi Support Services to EMAS. This will cover NEPTS journeys for the Trust, including transporting patients to and from hospital for routine appointments, short term adhoc journeys, and other required journeys. The market is anticipated to begin from 01 April 2026 and run for 4 years until 31 March 2030. Suppliers will be awarded into lots for specific regions: Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire. This is Stage 1, creating a supplier list. Stage 2 will involve competitive tenders against suppliers in each lot, evaluated on quality/technical, commercials, and Social Value. Taxis only, no out-of-region charges. Taxi booking platforms are out of scope. Only EMAS can use this market.

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Requirements & Qualifications

14 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (6)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific submission forms, templates, or required document formats are detailed in the provided information for joining the Dynamic Market. (The process for applying to join the DM is not specified.)
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--None explicitly stated in the provided information for joining the Dynamic Market. (Standard public procurement regulations regarding mandatory exclusion grounds would apply, but are not detailed here.)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS6
--The bidding entity must be a taxi provider.
--The bidding entity must NOT be a taxi booking platform offering a multitude of taxi companies.
--The bidding entity must be capable of serving the NEPTS LINCOLNSHIRE Region if applying for Lot 1.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Ability to provide taxi support services for Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) journeys.
--Capability to transport patients to and from hospital for routine appointments.
--Capability to handle short-term ad-hoc journeys.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--None explicitly stated in the provided information for joining the Dynamic Market. (Financial requirements may be assessed during Stage 2 competitive tenders.)

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
009664-2026_ocds_record.json

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is establishing a Dynamic Market for taxi services to support non-emergency patient transport (NEPTS) across Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire, with a two-stage process starting with supplier list creation.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
009664-2026_ocds_release.json

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is establishing a Dynamic Market for taxi services to transport patients within Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire, inviting taxi providers capable of serving these regions without extra charges.

Official PDF VersionPDF
009664-2026_official.pdf

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is establishing a Dynamic Market for taxi providers in Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire to supply non-emergency patient transport services, forming a supplier list for future competitive tenders.

Tender NoticeHTM
009664-2026.html

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is establishing a Dynamic Market for taxi support services for Non-Emergency Patient Transport across Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire from April 2026 to March 2030, inviting taxi providers to join for future competitive tenders.

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72
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender establishes a Dynamic Market for non-emergency patient transport services, demonstrating good clarity on its purpose and structure, but is notably hampered by a classified estimated value and lack of electronic submission support.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The Dynamic Market procedure is a legally recognized framework, and the CPV codes are appropriate. However, the classified estimated value, while sometimes permissible, reduces transparency. The absence of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds for joining the DM (though implied by general law) and a missing reveal date are minor omissions.

Estimated value classified
Missing reveal date
Clarity80/100

The overall purpose, structure (two-stage, lots), and duration of the Dynamic Market are clearly articulated. Eligibility and technical requirements for joining the DM are well-defined. However, specific evaluation criteria for joining the DM (beyond meeting conditions) and detailed submission requirements for Stage 1 are not explicitly provided, which could lead to ambiguity for potential suppliers.

Missing specific evaluation criteria for DM entry
Submission requirements for DM entry not detailed
Completeness70/100

Basic information, description, deadlines, and duration of the Dynamic Market are present. Location and CPV codes are provided. A significant gap is the classified estimated value, which limits a full understanding of the opportunity. Detailed submission requirements for joining the DM are also not provided.

Estimated value not disclosed/classified
Missing detailed submission requirements for DM entry
Fairness65/100

The requirements for taxi providers are specific but appear justified by operational needs and do not seem tailored to a single company. The long submission period for the DM is fair. However, the classified estimated value significantly hinders transparency and equal access to information. The lack of electronic submission support is a notable barrier to equal access and efficiency.

Estimated value classified
No electronic submission support
Practicality65/100

The tender clearly outlines the contract start date for the DM and its duration. However, the absence of electronic submission support is a major practical drawback in modern procurement. The classified estimated value also limits practical financial planning for potential bidders.

No electronic submission support
Financing information (estimated value) not available
Data Consistency90/100

Key dates and durations are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include empty code fields for 'Type' and 'Procedure' and a missing 'Liable Person' field, but these do not impact the core understanding of the tender.

Empty code fields for Type/Procedure
Liable Person missing
Sustainability50/100

The tender explicitly mentions that 'Social Value' will be an evaluation criterion for Stage 2 competitive tenders, which is a positive inclusion of social aspects. However, there is no explicit mention of green procurement criteria or an innovation focus for the Dynamic Market or the subsequent contracts.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit innovation focus

Strengths

Clear description of the Dynamic Market purpose and structure
Well-defined eligibility and technical requirements for DM entry
Appropriate CPV classification and regional breakdown into lots
Inclusion of 'Social Value' as an evaluation criterion for Stage 2 tenders
Long and reasonable submission period for joining the Dynamic Market

Concerns

Estimated value is classified, reducing transparency and fairness
Lack of electronic submission support is a significant practical and fairness issue
Specific evaluation criteria and detailed submission requirements for joining the Dynamic Market are not fully detailed
Absence of explicit green procurement or innovation focus
Missing reveal date and explicit mandatory exclusion grounds for DM entry

Recommendations

1. Disclose the estimated value to enhance transparency and allow informed bidder participation.
2. Implement electronic submission capabilities to improve accessibility and efficiency for all suppliers.
3. Provide detailed evaluation criteria and submission requirements for joining the Dynamic Market (Stage 1) to ensure clarity for bidders.

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