Planning

Mid Essex CCG GP Extended Access Service

ATTAIN

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Planning

28 Jan 2019 at 11:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Mid Essex CCG GP Extended Access Service" is being conducted by Attain on behalf of the NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). This initiative falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically focusing on supplying medical personnel. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones, including a market engagement event scheduled for 26th February 2019 at The Essex Barn, Chelmsford. Interested parties must register for attendance by 20th February 2019. The contract will focus on delivering extended access services across the region for a minimum of five years, with potential extensions of up to two years, and requires responses via the Bravo eProcurement Portal.

This tender presents viable opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in clinical services and personnel supply. Companies that can demonstrate capability in providing a diverse range of medical professionals, facilitate digital service access, and address health inequalities will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in the market event allows service providers to understand the CCG's expectations and to align their offerings accordingly, ultimately paving the way for sustainable growth and partnerships within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mid Essex CCG GP Extended Access Service

Notice Description

NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group ('the CCG') invite suitably qualified service providers to attend a Market Engagement Event informing the market of the CCG's intentions to commission Extended Access Services in Mid Essex for a minimum of 5 years, and potential option to extend for up to two years. The Provider must demonstrate they can deliver the 7 core national requirements: - Appointments available Monday to Friday 6.30pm-8pm, plus Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays depending on local needs - Capacity - a minimum additional consultation capacity of 30 minutes per 1,000 population - Measurement - use of a nationally commissioned tool to automatically measure appointment utilisation. - Advertising and Ease of Access - included within this, all practice receptionists to be able to direct patients to the service and offer appointments to extended hours service on the same basis as appointments to non-extended hours services and patients to be offered a choice of evening or weekend appointments on an equal footing to core hours appointments - Digital - use of digital approaches to support new models of care in general practice. - Inequalities - addressing health inequalities in the patient population. - Effective access to wider whole-system services - effective connection to other services enabling patients to receive the right care from the right professionals - for example, links to other primary care and general practice services including urgent care. The Provider; - must sign a Memorandum of Understanding with each of the relevant Practices in Mid Essex to evidence access to their registered list of patients ensuring continuity of provision between Core and Extended periods - must ensure 100% percentage cover from 1st April 2020 for Mid Essex CCG - must deliver the national requirements including 85% utilisation of service - must have access to and utilise a broad spectrum of professionals and skills mix as possible, including but not limited to staff such as GPs, Advance Nurse Specialists, Clinical Pharmacist, physiotherapists, paramedics, Consultant, Long Term Conditions specialist - must collaborate during mobilisation with existing incumbent ensuring seamless transition. - must promote the services to stakeholders, community and secondary care environments, subject to National requirements, working closely with the CCG - must take NHS 111 directly bookable appointments following due diligence process and validation of patient experience. - must demonstrate how they will work with wider integrated healthcare system ensuring Extended Access is managed appropriately - must be able to deliver within the CCG defined locality footprint demonstrating how premises will be secured in advance of service commencement. - must evidence how the proposed IM&T is interoperable with SystmOne, EMIS and Vision and can evidence arrangements with non SystmOne practices. - must have a CQC registration. CQC status will be considered at SQ. Additional information: The Market Engagement event will take place on 26th February 2019, from 2:00pm at The Essex Barn, Channels, Chelmsford CM3 3PT. The closing date for registering attendance is 12:00 Noon on 20th February 2019. The Commissioners are keen to receive feedback, and would welcome views in relation to this service. The market engagement event will offer a further opportunity to engage with stakeholders and for prospective service providers to learn more about the services. Due to limitations of space, attendance is restricted to a maximum of 2 representatives per organisation. The format of the event will be a Presentation from the commissioners followed by a Q & A session. After the Presentation, the CCG will make available 20 minute 1-to-1 slots on a first come first served basis to answer more detailed questions and capture feedback. The information gathered will be used to inform the Commissioners' service model and any future procurement plan. In order to register interest in attending this event, please log into the eProcurement Portal here: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk and complete the required booking form. You will need to be registered with the Bravo eProcurement Portal to respond to the opportunity. Click on 'Register here' and follow the onscreen instructions. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken by you in relation to this market engagement event and prior to any subsequent procurement is a matter solely for your own commercial judgment. The Commissioners reserve the right to withdraw from the process at any time or to not tender the service(s) or to tender on a different basis. In such circumstances, and in any event, The Commissioners and/or their advisors shall not be liable for any costs or loss of expenses whatsoever incurred by any organisation, agent or subsidiary that may have contributed to any proposals submitted to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4347ad08-5132-40c1-97a5-ecab49594621
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

85100000 - Health services

85121100 - General-practitioner services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community 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
28 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATTAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD, ESSEX
Postcode
CM2 5PF
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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