Tender

GP Out of Hours Service in Northamptonshire

NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

01 Sep 2017 at 14:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NEL Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender for the "GP Out of Hours Service in Northamptonshire," specifically targeting health service providers within the healthcare industry. The tender is at the active stage, with applications due by 4 October 2017. The services will be required to operate during the out-of-hours period, including weekdays after 6:30 PM, weekends, and bank holidays, ensuring 24-hour access to urgent primary care for the Northamptonshire population. The contract will commence on 1 April 2018 and concludes on 31 March 2021, following an open procurement method.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in out-of-hours care provision. Companies that can demonstrate the capacity to meet urgent medical needs outside standard hours, as well as those well-versed in collaborating with NHS services, will be ideally positioned to compete. The opportunity to enhance the patient experience in Northamptonshire further emphasises the potential for growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GP Out of Hours Service in Northamptonshire

Notice Description

NHS Nene and NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Groups are seeking suitable providers to deliver a GP Out of Hours service in Northamptonshire. The Services will be required to meet the following needs: The Out of Hours Primary Medical Services are defined as those services provided in the out of hours period (see below) which would be essential services provided by a primary medical contractor, for example at the patient's own GP practice, during core hours. The Provider would be required to provide these services if it is established that the patient cannot wait to be seen by a practitioner within core hours. The Out of Hours operating times will be: The period beginning at 6:30pm on any weekday from Monday to Thursday and ending at 8:00am on the following day The period between 6:30pm on Friday and 8:00am on the following Monday All bank holidays We will expect the new Provider to ensure that the service is fully active between these times, and where required provide services that overlap into the in-hours period. In all instances there will be an adequate handover to services. The Provider will have a duty to co-operate and comply with other commissioned services designated by the commissioners, including NHS 111 and ensure systems and processes are in place that balances capacity to demand, minimising avoidable peaks in activity and improving the experience of patients. The aims of the Service are to provide a clinically safe and competent GP Out of Hours Service accessible to the population of Northamptonshire. The Service will provide access to unplanned urgent care; working in partnership with the wider urgent care system across primary, community, secondary health and social care. All associated documentation for this opportunity can be accessed at https://procontract.due-north.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee139bd-769e-4e59-8600-a389b7470b43
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN3 6BJ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Boothville and Parklands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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