Tender

Provision of General Practice Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for Lot 1: Tilbury Health Centre, Chadwell Medical Centre, Dilip Sabnis Medical Centre and LOT 2 Thurrock Health Centre

ARDEN & GEM CSU

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Tender

20 Jul 2017 at 15:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Arden & GEM CSU for the provision of General Practice Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) across two lots in Thurrock, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage and is set to close on 21st August 2017, with the successful provider expected to commence services by 1st March 2018 for Lot 1 and 1st April 2018 for Lot 2. This procurement follows an open procedure, and the maximum anticipated contract values are approximately £1,383,133 per annum for Lot 1 and £1,158,193 per annum for Lot 2, covering medical practice and related services in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those providing primary care services, as they will have the chance to establish agreements under an APMS contract for an initial three-year period with potential extensions. Companies that specialise in GP services, nursing, and community health initiatives, as well as those with experience in quality and outcomes frameworks, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, smaller enterprises and voluntary community sector entities are encouraged to participate, as this tender supports diverse supplier engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of General Practice Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for Lot 1: Tilbury Health Centre, Chadwell Medical Centre, Dilip Sabnis Medical Centre and LOT 2 Thurrock Health Centre

Notice Description

NHS England is seeking to identify a provider(s) who will deliver GP Services for patients in Thurrock under an Alternative Primary Medical Services (APMS) contract only (one separate APMS Contract per lot). The successful Bidder will need to demonstrate that they can deliver service(s) of a continuously high-quality and will be responsive to the needs of the local population. The Provider will be assessed on an on-going basis to ensure they deliver the quality required. The services must be provided by GPs, nurses and other practice staff. The Provider will be expected to: * Provide primary care services which will be accessible, convenient and responsive; * Design services around the needs of patients and carers, ensuring they are offered more choice and have a greater say in their treatment; * 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 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 on an annual basis; * Promotion of healthy living with the aim of tackling the underlying causes of ill health. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement for each individual lot will be established with the successful Bidder(s) for a period of 3 years [with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years]. PLEASE NOTE: The service commencement date for LOT 1 Tilbury Health Centre, Chadwell Medical Centre, Dilip Sabnis Medical Centre is phased. The current contract(s) for Lot 1 Dilip Sabnis Medical Centre will end 28th February 2018 and as a result the successful Bidder(s) is expected to be fully operational by 1st March 2018 The current contract(s) for Lot 1 Tilbury Health Centre & Chadwell Medical Centre will end on the 31st March 2018 and as a result the successful Bidder(s) is expected to be fully operational by 1st April 2018 The current contract(s) for the LOT 2 Services Thurrock Health Centre will end on the 31st March 2018 and as a result the successful Bidder(s) is expected to be fully operational by 1st April 2018. The maximum anticipated contract value (ex VAT) based on the weighted list sizes as at 1st April 2017 is LOT 1- circa PS1,383,133 per annum (at PS120 per patient weighted patient list size of 11526.11) LOT 2- circa PS1,158,193 per annum (at PS150 per patient weighted patient list size of 7721.29) Additional income can be earned from the Quality Outcomes Framework payment and Enhanced Services Payments. It is envisaged that TUPE will apply. The contracting Authority intends to use the eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Please see 'Additional text' below on how to register. Please note the deadline to express an interest and request documents is 12 noon, 17th August 2017, submission deadline 12 noon 21/8/17 Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. The services described within this notice relate to the Light Touch Regime in the Public Procurement Regulations 2015. Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations. Please see published documentation for further details. Suppliers instructions - How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the user-name/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT (itt_768 refers) to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details'; you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6c933ce-0d90-4169-a25c-ba43d460bb19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ce89cb-2a74-4b5f-8ccb-742c05a94adc
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

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 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
ARDEN & GEM CSU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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