Planning

Market Engagement: Provision of GP services in Nottingham City Centre

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

08 Jan 2018 at 11:24

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Sep 2017 at 13:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently engaged in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of GP services in Nottingham City Centre. The initiative aims to gather market feedback for the future commissioning of primary medical services catering to approximately 10,129 un-weighted patients. The engagement period has a deadline set for the 23rd of February 2018. Interested providers are invited to complete a questionnaire by an earlier deadline of 13th October 2017. The intent is to source a provider who can fit out suitable premises in or near the city centre, with contract commencement expected on the 1st of April 2018, and a value projected at around £1,156,000 per annum.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers looking to enhance their service offerings in the East Midlands, particularly those specialising in primary medical services. Businesses capable of innovative service delivery, such as forming consortia or strategic alliances, could stand out in this competitive landscape. The focus on providing high-quality medical care aligned with community needs may attract firms that can demonstrate robust management systems and a commitment to continuous service improvement. Successful bidders will need to comply with national guidelines while also adopting a patient-centric approach to service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement: Provision of GP services in Nottingham City Centre

Notice Description

Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (Arden & GEM CSU), acting on behalf of NHS England North Midlands/Nottingham City CCG, is seeking market feedback to inform the future commissioning of high quality and safe primary medical services in Nottingham City Centre. Providers are requested to complete a short questionnaire available at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk by 13th October 2017. Please note that this is NOT a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire or an Invitation to Tender. Instructions for how to access the questionnaire are given later in this notice. The future procurement will be for primary medical services (in accordance with General Medical Service Regulations) for circa 10,129 un-weighted (9,817 weighted) patients from 1st April 2018. The current services are delivered at Platform One Practice, Forward House, Station Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AJ. These premises are privately owned by the incumbent provider and the new provider will be required to source and fit out suitable premises, ideally within the city centre, or within 0.5 miles of the existing premises, ahead of the contract start date. The contract will be for an initial term of ten years with the option to extend up to a further five years (maximum term fifteen years). The current contract ends 31st March 2018. Based on the current contract it is anticipated that the value of the contract will be in the region of PS1,156,000 per annum. This is an estimated average annual value based on a rate per patient reducing to global sum by year five. The form of contract will be NHS Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS). The procurement will be conducted as a one-stage process under the "Light Touch Regime" under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The practice provides primary care services to any Nottingham City patient, but is also in a location that offers access to services for patients from Clifton and The Meadows. The practice is one of 54 GP practices providing primary medical services within Nottingham CCG area. The main local acute hospital is Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust; community services and mental health services are provided by the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Additional information: For this service provision the Commissioners would like to encourage innovative solutions including consortia, strategic alliances and sub-contracts which will deliver value for money and improved services to patients. The services must be provided by GPs and Nurses and they will be required to deliver an outcome based service to include: - High quality Primary Medical Services responsive to the needs of the local population, - Provision of professional advice to patients and promotion of healthy living with the aim of tackling the underlying causes of ill health - Provision of all essential and additional services - All Enhanced Services commissioned by NHS England, the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and the local authority - Robust business management systems and processes for improved patient experience, - Financial management - efficient use and maximisation of available resources. Maintain financial control within the available budget The Service Specification will be fully developed following patient engagement and the successful provider will need to demonstrate that they can deliver services of a continuously high-quality, ensure a sustainable workforce and be responsive to the needs of the local population. The provider will be required to establish and maintain best practices and use them for continuous service improvement during the term of the contract. The provider will also need to adopt applicable national guidance. How to Express Interest in this opportunity: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Click 'Save' when complete - You will receive an e-mail with your unique password 2. Express an Interest in the opportunity - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the opportunity - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details'; you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available) You must then submit your reply usin

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08c6b896-22d8-4dbc-a404-611ac1649101
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74acd492-0ffa-4d62-b709-2cb24c8d1609
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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