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Harness GP Access Hub (Brent)

NHS NORTH WEST LONDON

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13 Jul 2022 at 08:10

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13 Jul 2022 at 08:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North West London has awarded a contract for the "Harness GP Access Hub (Brent)", aimed at enhancing after-hour GP services across its healthcare system. This initiative falls within the health services industry, with a contract value of approximately £224,552.83. The award was officially announced on 13th July 2022, after the completion of the tender phase, which concluded on 31st March 2022. The service is expected to deliver continuity and is set to run from 1st April 2022 to 30th September 2022, focusing on ensuring equitable access to quality primary care for all patients registered within the region.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing robust primary care solutions. Companies with expertise in managing after-hour services or community health initiatives would be well-suited to participate in future opportunities stemming from this project. As the NHS looks to improve patient access and experience in healthcare, suppliers offering innovative service delivery modes, including extended hours or integrated health solutions, are encouraged to engage with the NHS's ongoing strategic intentions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harness GP Access Hub (Brent)

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded to Harness Care Ltd as per the notice issued on 29th March 2022 (CF-0731100D0O000000rwimUAA1). The intention is for the service provision to transition to nationally specified Network DES Commissioning (GMS core) beyond September, which will lead to an integrated combined access offer as an integral part of the PCN Network Contract DES delivered to 100% of the population it serves. The new contract is required to ensures service continuity. NHS North West London requires the provision of after-hour service. This service must be delivered by a group of GP providers to all patients registered with their constituent practices, ensuring equity of access and quality of service provision to the entire population group. Where there is more than one group of GP providers within the geographical boundaries of the respective CCG, the groups may operate collectively. The GP provider grouping and location(s) of delivery of the service (number of delivery points) will need to be agreed with the commissioning CCG. NHS North West London is commissioning an Extended Hours Service (EHS) that supports its strategic commissioning intentions for: - Improving patient access to high-quality urgent and routine primary care. - Improving the patient experience of primary care. - Promoting the appropriate use of urgent and routine primary care services through the redirection of patients to the right service for their health needs. The aims of this service will be achieved through the provision of Extended Hours delivery points or 'hubs' by way of providing additional opening hours in Primary Care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b01c755-68fa-4bca-89ef-ee27e9adfdd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e4fb77c-ea45-402b-bd99-383fa977482e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,552 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,552 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 6-12 months
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
NHS NORTH WEST LONDON
Contact Name
Contracts Team
Contact Email
nhsnwlccg.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARNESS CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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