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Integrated Urgent Care Services for Kent & Medway

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Integrated Urgent Care Services for Kent & Medway" is being conducted by the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit. This tender falls under the health services category, with delivery set in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the closing date for submissions is 27 March 2018. The contract is structured for a five-year period, commencing on 1 April 2019, and offers an extension option of up to 24 months. It follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those equipped to provide integrated urgent care solutions. Businesses that offer clinical assessment services, out-of-hours healthcare provisions, or operate urgent treatment centres would be especially well-suited to participate in this tender. Engaging in this contract not only supports local healthcare delivery but also expands service offerings in a critical sector, enhancing both community health outcomes and business capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Urgent Care Services for Kent & Medway

Notice Description

The Integrated Urgent Care 111/CAS service is free to call through NHS 111 and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including leap days) to respond to the population of Kent and Medway with a personalised contact and clinical assessment service for patients who: * Need medical help fast, but it's not a 999 emergency; * Don't know who to call for medical help; * Are unsure if they need to go to A&E or another NHS Urgent Care service; * Need health information or reassurance about what to do next; or * Require continuity of care when in hours GP services are closed The 111/CAS service includes a clinical assessment service to 'consult and complete' and to provide advice to Healthcare professionals. It must meet the national Integrated Urgent Care specification. The combined Face-to-Face services forming part of the Integrated Urgent Care service include: a. 4 Local Urgent Treatment Centre(s) (UTC) b. Out-of-Hours Face-to-Face service (previously known as GP Out-of-Hours service) The Provider of the UTC/Out-of-Hours Face-to-Face service will be expected to deliver an integrated working model of four Urgent Treatment Centres across North Kent and Medway and a GP Out of Hours service (base and home visiting). Make innovative use of the clinical workforce across the local system. Intrinsically linked to the NHS 111/CAS service, and accept direct bookings from the CAS. A key service in delivering unscheduled urgent care. It must meet Urgent Treatment Centre Principles and Standards. Clinical workforce and system interoperability are key to ensuring resilience and flexing across the STP in times of peak demand and winter pressures. Reconciliation of capacity management across the Kent and Medway STP footprint is therefore a critical requirement across all health care services. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html PQQ_471 Additional information: West Kent Clinical Commissioning Group are the Lead Commissioner for this Integrated Urgent Care Service on behalf of itself and South Kent Coast, Thanet, Swale, Dartford Gravesham & Swanley, Canterbury & Coastal, Medway and Ashford Clinical Commissioning Groups. The contract is for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for 24 months The service is divided into two Lots:- Lot 1 = 111/CAS Service Lot 2 = Face to Face Urgent Care Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9031c9f3-9258-43c4-8553-b24978b1b55e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 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
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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