Tender

Plymouth Primary Care Medical Services (the Mayflower Group) for and on behalf of NHS England (NHSE), by NHS Devon ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

06 Jul 2023 at 13:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a procurement process for the Plymouth Primary Care Medical Services on behalf of NHS England. The contract is for a 10-year term starting on 1st April 2024, with an annual budget of approximately £7.4 million. Interested providers must demonstrate the ability to deliver primary medical services and show evidence of managing service improvement in a challenging environment. The tender period ends on 10th August 2023, and the contract will fall under the Light Touch Regime.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses to provide integrated health services within the community, focusing on online and face-to-face services. Businesses with a track record in primary medical care and workforce planning, along with experience in delivering high-quality services to specific patient populations, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are eligible to participate in this open tender process, which aims for transparency and equal treatment of all bidders.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Plymouth Primary Care Medical Services (the Mayflower Group) for and on behalf of NHS England (NHSE), by NHS Devon ICB

Notice Description

NHS Devon ICB ("the Commissioner"), on behalf of NHS England (NHSE) are seeking providers with capability and capacity to deliver Primary Care Medical Services from existing facilities in Plymouth (the Mayflower Group). The service will provide the full range of primary medical care services through an APMS contract with an expectation to provide a variety of Locally Enhanced Services delivered through an NHS Standard Contract. The contract term will be 10 years, with services scheduled to commence on 1st April 2024. The annual budget is expected to be approx. PS7.4m but will be variable depending on a combination of factors such as list size and nationally agreed global sum payments, nationally agreed Direct Enhanced Services, locally agreed Local Enhanced Services and other standard primary medical services entitlements. Short term transitional funding will also be available during the first 24 months of the contract and will be in addition to any contract payment during the same period. This funding will be limited to PS3m in the first contract year and PS1m in the second year. Bidders wishing to receive this funding will be subject to a scored full cost breakdown and scored financial narrative within their bid submission. Interested parties must be eligible to hold an APMS (Alternative Provider Medical Services) contract and appropriate CQC registration. The Key requirements, that you must confirm you are able to meet are: * Recent evidence of working at scale providing integrated health services within a community setting * On line and face to face services MUST be provided * Recurrent delivery within core GMS funding * Demonstrable knowledge of the patient population to be served and demonstrable evidence of delivering health care services to a similar group * Proven track record of recruitment and retention of clinical and support staff, with robust workforce plan * Recent evidence of high-quality service delivery, which might include positive regulatory assessment * Demonstrable ability to provide high quality primary medical services * Evidence of managing significant service improvement and delivering change in a challenging environment A full specification and list of defined requirements and outcomes has been included with the opportunity. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page. If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. Bidders will be notified of a contract award decision and the Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the 10-day standstill period in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ('Regulations'). Details of the dates of the standstill period will be outlined in the Contract award notification letter. The Regulations provide that aggrieved parties are to take action in the High Court (England and Wales).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba4eabc5-c997-43ac-bb88-5b18fbd43fdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fecd5f7-5598-45a8-ae97-b16296a3f233
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ba4eabc5-c997-43ac-bb88-5b18fbd43fdb-2023-07-06T14:17:33+01:00",
    "date": "2023-07-06T14:17:33+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ba4eabc5-c997-43ac-bb88-5b18fbd43fdb",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "WA12548",
        "title": "Plymouth Primary Care Medical Services (the Mayflower Group) for and on behalf of NHS England (NHSE), by NHS Devon ICB",
        "description": "NHS Devon ICB (\"the Commissioner\"), on behalf of NHS England (NHSE) are seeking providers with capability and capacity to deliver Primary Care Medical Services from existing facilities in Plymouth (the Mayflower Group). The service will provide the full range of primary medical care services through an APMS contract with an expectation to provide a variety of Locally Enhanced Services delivered through an NHS Standard Contract. The contract term will be 10 years, with services scheduled to commence on 1st April 2024. The annual budget is expected to be approx. PS7.4m but will be variable depending on a combination of factors such as list size and nationally agreed global sum payments, nationally agreed Direct Enhanced Services, locally agreed Local Enhanced Services and other standard primary medical services entitlements. Short term transitional funding will also be available during the first 24 months of the contract and will be in addition to any contract payment during the same period. This funding will be limited to PS3m in the first contract year and PS1m in the second year. Bidders wishing to receive this funding will be subject to a scored full cost breakdown and scored financial narrative within their bid submission. Interested parties must be eligible to hold an APMS (Alternative Provider Medical Services) contract and appropriate CQC registration. The Key requirements, that you must confirm you are able to meet are: * Recent evidence of working at scale providing integrated health services within a community setting * On line and face to face services MUST be provided * Recurrent delivery within core GMS funding * Demonstrable knowledge of the patient population to be served and demonstrable evidence of delivering health care services to a similar group * Proven track record of recruitment and retention of clinical and support staff, with robust workforce plan * Recent evidence of high-quality service delivery, which might include positive regulatory assessment * Demonstrable ability to provide high quality primary medical services * Evidence of managing significant service improvement and delivering change in a challenging environment A full specification and list of defined requirements and outcomes has been included with the opportunity. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page. If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (\"the Regulations\") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but are instead governed by the \"Light Touch Regime\" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority (\"Open\", \"Restricted\", \"Competitive Procedure with Negotiation\", \"Competitive Dialogue\" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. Bidders will be notified of a contract award decision and the Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the 10-day standstill period in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ('Regulations'). Details of the dates of the standstill period will be outlined in the Contract award notification letter. The Regulations provide that aggrieved parties are to take action in the High Court (England and Wales).",
        "datePublished": "2023-07-06T14:17:32+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85000000",
            "description": "Health and social work services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-08-10T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2034-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fecd5f7-5598-45a8-ae97-b16296a3f233",
                "datePublished": "2023-07-06T14:17:32+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/FDEK7nf7",
            "name": "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/FDEK7nf7"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "THREE SIX ZERO",
                "locality": "BRISTOL",
                "postalCode": "BS13NX",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/FDEK7nf7",
        "name": "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
    }
}