Tender

For the Provision of Primary Care GP Caretaking Services at Dickens Place Surgery in Chelmsford, Essex

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

14 Jun 2017 at 08:21

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

14 Jun 2017 at 08:21

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Jun 2017 at 15:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East London Commissioning Support Unit (NEL CSU) is seeking bids for the provision of Primary Care GP Caretaking Services at Dickens Place Surgery located in Chelmsford, Essex. This tender, classified under the health services industry, is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 26 June 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2017, lasting for 12 months, with an option for a 12-month extension. The total contract value is approximately £1,411,000, and it falls under an open procurement method, specifically the 'Light Touch Regime' as outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing GP, nursing, and suitable clinical services. Companies that engage in patient-centred care and have experience in working with clinical commissioning groups will be well-positioned to compete. The anticipated contract emphasizes the need for operational readiness by the start date, along with a commitment to community engagement and improving patient satisfaction, making it an ideal opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations (VCSEs) in the healthcare field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the Provision of Primary Care GP Caretaking Services at Dickens Place Surgery in Chelmsford, Essex

Notice Description

North East London Commissioning Support Unit (NEL CSU) on behalf of NHS England (Midlands & East (East)) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for the provision of caretaking primary medical services at for Dickens Place Surgery, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4UU . The contract term is for 12 months from 1st September 2017 under an APMS Contract, with a possible 12 month extension. The short term nature of the contract is to enable NHS England (Midlands and East (East)) to confirm the longer term provision for patients of this service. In order to ensure continuity of services for patients As this tender is for existing services, the services must be fully operational by the service commencement date of 1st September 2017 in order to ensure continuity of care for patients. The current patient list size for these services is 5,879 as at 1st April 2017. These services must be provided by GPs, nurses and other suitably qualified clinicians, the successful Provider will be expected to: * Provide primary medical services which will be accessible, convenient and responsive; * Ensure a GP is available throughout core hours to provide all contracted services from the specified practice premises. It is recognised that a GP may leave the practice premise to undertake a home visit however they should be readily available at all times to return to the practice throughout the core hours period. * Design services around the needs of patients and carers, ensuring they are offered choice and a say in their treatment; * Have processes in place to evaluate and continually improve on patient care and satisfaction; * Have processes in place to engage effectively with the local communities; * Participate in the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF); * Be eligible for and expected to provide all Enhanced Services, remunerated in line with the relevant Directions as specified by the commissioner; * Promotion of healthy living with the aim of tackling the underlying causes of ill health; * Become an active member of Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and proactively work within their agreed care pathways and referral process. This Procurement is for clinical services and falls under the 'Light Touch Regime' (Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102)). The Contracting Authority is only bound by those parts of the Regulations referred to therein and, to the extent that it follows any other part of the Regulations, it does so entirely voluntarily. The contracting authority reserves the right to discontinue the procurement process at any time which shall include the right not to award the contract and does not bind itself to accept any tender received, and reserves the right to call for new tenders should it consider this necessary. The contracting authority shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidate. Additional information: Please note the timelines published may be subject to change, of which you will be informed via Bravo (please see web link below). https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html To register on the portal: From the portal (Arden&GEM Bravo) Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link Accept the terms and conditions for using the portal. Complete your organisation and personal details. Choose a memorable username and submit. You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage). Login with your unique username and password From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -this is a repository of all ITTs open to any registered supplier Select Provision of Primary Care GP Caretaking Services at Dickens Place Surgery in Chelmsford, Essex.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac2bb520-ff88-4639-9ba5-e4a155d48871
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a0578f-899e-4e99-97b0-fd189b309669
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
SME, VCSE
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
£1,411,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 6-12 months
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
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Nirula Sethi
Contact Email
nirula.sethi@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 2DU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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