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NHSE624 - Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) - Gateshead Outer West

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2022 at 13:13

Award Notice
Tender

03 Mar 2022 at 10:57

Tender Notice
Planning

24 Mar 2021 at 16:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) on behalf of NHS England and NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group, involves the commission of Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for the Gateshead Outer West areas, including Blaydon, Crawcrook, Rowlands Gill, and Ryton. The contract, valued at approximately £21.4 million, is set to commence on 1 September 2022 and will run for a period of seven years, with an option to extend for an additional two years depending on performance. The tender process, classified under health services, was carried out using an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 4 April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can deliver person-centred and holistic general practice care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this procurement process. With the contract amount being substantial and focused on improving health outcomes for local populations, businesses with the capability to provide accessible and high-quality medical services should consider participating. The tendering process is electronic, ensuring ease of access for potential bidders and providing a platform for submitting proposals efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE624 - Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) - Gateshead Outer West

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - North East and Yorkshire (the Contracting Authority) and NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner) to commission an Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for the Gateshead Outer West Localities -; Blaydon, Crawcrook, Rowlands Gill and Ryton. The contract is to commence from 01 September 2022 for a period 7 years with an option to extend by a further 2 years subject to contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The aims of the service are to provide a model of general practice that: * Provides person-centred, holistic care; * Is easily accessible; * Provides long-term relational continuity of care where this is important; and * Is based on local knowledge and a commitment to improve the health outcomes of the local population. The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider: (a) How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions, and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well- being NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the in-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the in-tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call us on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-Tend from 03 March 2022. Additional information: Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to this procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. N.B. Due to currently proposed legislation which may mean that the current responsibilities of CCGs will transfer into Integrated Care Systems/ Integrated Care Boards, the ultimate commissioner for this contract may change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7640996a-3c96-49e1-a13f-8ea6806de8fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02fad5e5-3fe1-42cf-bd63-0b27f7acde63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,413,920 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,413,920 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULLER AND FORBES PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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