Tender

GP Access Fund in Milton Keynes

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

21 Dec 2016 at 17:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for the GP Access Fund service in Milton Keynes, aimed at improving access to general practice. This open procurement opportunity falls under the health services industry and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 23 January 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run until 31 March 2020, with a total estimated value of £4.5 million. The services are to be delivered primarily outside of regular working hours, catering to the registered population of Milton Keynes.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in primary care services, to enhance their business through the delivery of innovative GP services. Businesses that can develop scalable operations and have a focus on improving patient experience and access will be well-positioned to compete. The initiative encourages creative approaches to service provision, especially in children's healthcare, making it suitable for organisations with expertise in paediatric care and community health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GP Access Fund in Milton Keynes

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver the GP Access Fund service in Milton Keynes. In October 2013, the Prime Minister announced a new PS50 million Challenge Fund to help improve access to general practice and stimulate innovative ways of providing primary care services. NHS England was asked to lead the process of inviting organisations to submit innovative bids and oversee the program. The Milton Keynes programme was part of the second wave of 37 schemes announced in April 2015. From 1st April 2017 responsibility to GPAF moves to CCGs with CCGs becoming required to secure services following appropriate procurement processes. From 1st April 2017 all practices in Milton Keynes are expected to have access to the services provided within the GPAF. The General Practice Access Fund Service will deliver a GP-led service for the registered population of Milton Keynes, primarily delivered outside of core primary care working hours (i.e. not Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm) to improve patient access to general practice by creating additional pre-bookable primary care appointments through a centralised system. The objectives of the Service are to: * Deliver high quality GP services, at times outside the GP services contract and in addition to existing services; * Create and facilitate primary care based models for working at scale; * To improve patient experience * To improve patient access to primary care services In addition, in October 2014 NHS England invited applications to become a second wave pilot to test innovative ways of increasing access and delivering wider transformational change in general practice. A bid on behalf of Milton Keynes Primary Care Collaboration, which included developing a children's service in primary care, was successful. Specifically for the children's service a review will be undertaken of the team in conjunction with community nursing services for children across the 3 main providers in Milton Keynes. This review will be undertaken between January and April 2017 and will inform the model of future service provision. The children's primary care team provides unscheduled and planned care for children and young people. The service aims to deliver specialist skilled nursing care within a primary care setting, improving access to primary care services close to home, averting admission to hospital and attendance at A&E, fostering independence and recognising and respecting family involvement in the planning and delivery of all aspects of their child's care. For those interested in this opportunity, the documentation can be accessed on the web portal BravoSolution at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6df0e8-b041-4a46-b861-0c752a7a6bba
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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Rosalind Carter
Contact Email
rosalind.carter@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Boothville and Parklands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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