Planning

Expressions of Interest for the provision of Primary Care Extended Access for patients

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

16 Oct 2018 at 06:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Expressions of Interest for the provision of Primary Care Extended Access for patients." This initiative aims to enhance access to GP services across Derbyshire, particularly for patients registered with local GPs. A critical deadline for engagement is set for 31st October 2018, and the procurement pertains to the health industry, specifically focusing on general practitioner services. This market engagement exercise, labelled as a tender of opportunity, is designed to gauge interest from qualified providers capable of meeting the extended access requirements set forth by the Southern Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group.

This procurement process provides significant opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in delivering essential healthcare services. Businesses specialising in primary care, healthcare staffing, and service provision in the East Midlands region are particularly well-suited to compete. The exercise encourages collaboration between potential providers, offering a chance to form partnerships that can enhance service delivery. Engaged businesses will be able to gain visibility into future contracting opportunities while contributing to the broader mission of improving patient access to healthcare in Derbyshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of Interest for the provision of Primary Care Extended Access for patients

Notice Description

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of the Southern Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group, acting as lead Commissioner for the Derbyshire Clinical commissioning Groups which include (North Derbyshire CCG, Hardwick CCG and Erewash) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers capable of delivering Extend Access GP services for patients registered with a Derbyshire GP. The General Practice Forward View (GPFV), published in 2016 set out to transform primary care services through to 2020. One of the key drivers within the GPFV is to provide more convenient access to primary care at evenings and weekends. By 1st October 2018 the Mandate requires that 100% of the country will benefit from extended access to GP appointments at evenings and weekends (including Bank Holidays). Services will cover All patients registered with a Derbyshire GP (weighted list size total at October 2017 1.1m) The aims, objectives and vision of the service is to provide access to core primary care services from Place based clinical hubs providing pre-bookable and same day appointments at evenings and weekends (including bank holidays) for patients registered with a Derbyshire GP. A minimum additional 30 minutes consultation capacity per 1000 population per week., Evening access, Monday to Friday a minimum of 1.5 hours per night (5 evenings) 6.30-8pm, Weekend access, Saturday and Sunday (minimum of 3 hours per day) and Bank Holidays a minimum of 1.5 hours per day at a reasonable time. There must be a mixture of pre-bookable and on the day appointments (average of 15 minute appointments) As a minimum the clinical hub model must be led by either a GP or ANP/ACP with access to a GP when required by the service or patients. Please note that this expression of interest has been designed to allow the market visibility of any proposed future opportunity regarding these services and support early engagement and networking between providers looking to contract or form partnerships with other providers (as required). The aim of the expression of interest exercise is to: 1. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across Derbyshire to deliver the services illustrated in this opportunity 2. Support the Commissioners informed decision making on the potential options on the future commissioning of these services and; 3. To help refine the commissioning and procurement approach going forward (as required) This is a market testing exercise and does not commit the CCG to carry out a procurementprocess. Current services have been developed using a 'proof of concept' and will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Additional information: Bidders who have expressed an interest in this market testing exercise will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable. An engagement event may take place at a later date to offer the market an overview of any future intentions across Derbyshire in terms of any future opportunities and is designed to facilitate networking opportunities between all interested parties. If you would like to be invited to attend any future engagement events regarding the wider Derbyshire review, please register your interest. Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are limited to no more than 2 persons per Organisation. If you wish to express an interest please register on the Bravo Portal https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The PQQ reference is PQQ_526. Once registered please complete the questions in the qualification envelope which asks providers to give details about their organisation's name and postal address, email address, contact name and number. Your response should also include capability and previous experience of delivering this or a similar level of service. Please note the deadline for responses is by 12pm (noon) on Wednesday 31st October 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0dce83a-9423-4953-8fea-7507066e3f9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb969a0-5d96-4588-831d-2268f1e0898b
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2018Expired
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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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