Planning

Prior Information Notice for North and Central Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

25 Oct 2017 at 12:28

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support, acting on behalf of NHS England, is initiating a public procurement process for the "Prior Information Notice for North and Central Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services." This contracting opportunity falls within the health and social work services sector and is located in the North West region of England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018. The goal is to re-procure existing GP practice contracts delivered from multiple medical centres across Manchester, ensuring that services continue to meet the needs of registered patients.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical services and primary care. Companies with capabilities to deliver enhanced and essential services, as per the General Medical Services (GMS) contracts, would be well-positioned to compete. Potential providers should also be prepared to engage with commissioners through market engagement initiatives, which may involve further Requests for Information (RFIs) to shape future service specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice for North and Central Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services

Notice Description

NHS England, Lancashire & Greater Manchester are the accountable authority for the provision of local GP practice services in the Lancashire & Greater Manchester area and are in the process of reviewing our current Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contracts. The three CCGs have agreed to take a citywide approach and a decision has been made to re-procure the following existing contracts, with an expectation that they will be delivered from their current premises. Two NHS Central Manchester CCG contracts, which are delivered from: Hawthorn Medical Centre, Levenshulme, Manchester, M14 6FS (weighted list size = 4711). New Bank Medical Practice, Longsight, Manchester, M12 4EY. (weighted list size = 5443). Four NHS North Manchester CCG contracts, which are delivered from: City Health Centre, Manchester, M1 1PL (weighted list size = 8707). Simpson Medical Practice, Moston, Manchester, M40 9NB (weighted list size = 6326). Charlestown Medical Practice, Blackley, Manchester, M9 7ED (weighted list size = 3896). Victoria Mill Medical Practice, Platting, Manchester, M40 7LH (weighted list size = 2993). Weighted list sizes correct at 1.1.16. The aim of the services is to deliver essential, additional and enhanced services to registered patients of each practice. It is proposed that the terms and conditions of service, including tariff arrangements, will reflect those contained in General Medical Services (GMS) contracts. The service specifications will be aligned to the strategic direction for Primary Care in Manchester. It is essential that any potential provider can deliver all elements of our Primary Care Transformation agenda, which includes the One Team approach to integrated care through place based commissioning - https://www.centralmanchesterccg.nhs.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n2061.pdf&ver=2565. North of England Commissioning Support is managing this process for and on behalf of NHS England Lancashire and Greater Manchester (the contracting authority). To express an interest, register free on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/necs. Once registered, you can view details of the opportunity by selecting the "Tenders" tab, select "Forthcoming Tenders", then "View Details". From this area, you will be able to express your interest by selecting the button marked "Express Interest". A help guide can be found on the portal by clicking the tab marked "Guidance for Suppliers" or contact the dedicated helpdesk on 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm) / support@in-tend.co.uk. All communications and submissions will be conducted via the NECS In-Tend portal. This facility allows you to express an interest and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. It is an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise. To help shape the commissioning decisions, the commissioners may also carry out further market engagement in the form of a Request for Information (RFI).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80ec4b18-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484563ec-d330-4560-8673-4ff65c2d2d9e
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20178 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
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
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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