Tender

Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for St Nicholas Medical Centre - a new GP practice in North Nuneaton

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

30 Jun 2021 at 08:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for a new GP practice at St Nicholas Medical Centre in North Nuneaton. This procurement process is classified as an open tender and is in the active stage, with bids due by 10:00 AM on 2nd August 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2022, lasting a minimum of eight years and potentially extending to a maximum of 15 years, catering to a patient list anticipated to grow to approximately 10,000 by 2031 due to local housing developments. The practice will operate in the West Midlands region, with services led by GPs alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals during core hours.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in primary care services and GP-led practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly relevant as it requires providers to focus on accessibility, patient choice, and community engagement. The successful bidder will have the chance to enhance local healthcare delivery and address community needs, while contributing to overall service quality and patient satisfaction in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for St Nicholas Medical Centre - a new GP practice in North Nuneaton

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS England and Improvement - Midlands and Coventry and Warwickshire CCG under fully delegated commissioning arrangements (referred to as the Commissioners) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Primary Care Medical Services for a new GP practice in North Nuneaton. The Commissioners are seeking to identify a provider(s) who will deliver GP Services under an Alternative Primary Medical Services (APMS) contract. As this is a new service the patient list will be starting from zero and it is predicted that the list size will grow to approximately 10,000 through to 2031, due to a housing development in the Weddington area. The new practice will initially be located at an interim site and these premises are to be used by the Contractor or any sub-contractor for the provision of services, until the development of a new building is complete. The Practice will operate for core hours only and will be open between 8.00am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful bidder(s) for a period of 8 years with the Commissioners having the option to extend for up to an additional 7 years (maximum contract duration 15 years). The new contract is due to commence on 1st April 2022. The contract value will be based on the nationally agreed GMS Global Sum per weighted patient (less Out of Hours deduction). Additional income can be earned from the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) payment and Enhanced Services Payments. The successful Bidder will need to demonstrate that they can deliver services of a continuously high-quality and will be responsive to the needs of the local population. The service must be GP led and provided by GPs, supported by nurses and other clinical professionals or healthcare workers throughout core hours. The successful Provider will be expected to: *Provide primary care services which are accessible, convenient and responsive *Design services around the needs of patients and carers, ensuring they are offered more choice and a greater say in their treatment *Reduce unplanned admissions to hospital by enabling patients to seek urgent care from a GP or Nurse practitioner *Have processes in place to evaluate and continually improve on patient satisfaction *Have processes in place to engage effectively with the local communities *Participate in National QOF *Be eligible for and expected to provide all Enhanced Services, remunerated in line with the relevant Directions as specified by the commissioner on an annual basis *Promote healthy living with the aim of tackling the underlying causes of ill health *Work in a network with other practices across the local area *Participate in the PCN DES and other collaborative working approaches as part of the aligned PCN *Participate in locally commissioned enhanced services as appropriate to the community need

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e19009ba-8957-429a-bcb8-9deaa01432f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c40e175-a938-4a3d-adf9-cb8b42ad7c2f
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

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
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2037 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Jessica Gaucher-Thompson
Contact Email
jessica.gaucher-thompson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2NJ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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