The provision of an Integrated Urgent Care Service to NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group

NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2022 at 14:20

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group is conducting a tender for the provision of an Integrated Urgent Care Service (IUCS) in Devon. This procurement process, active as of February 2022, is classified under health services and is subject to the Light Touch Regime as specified in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract has a total value of £163 million, with core services including NHS 111 call handling, clinical assessment through the Clinical Assessment Service, and Out of Hours GP provisions. The procurement method is selective, and the process is currently in the award stage following a transparent and compliant tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in urgent care, telecommunications for health services, or clinical assessment. Companies able to deliver high-quality service, demonstrate innovation in practices, and align with the strategic vision of integrated care will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive bidding process. Moreover, businesses that can showcase their commitment to social value, as stipulated in the award criteria, will have a distinct advantage in vying for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The provision of an Integrated Urgent Care Service to NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group

Notice Description

NHS Devon CCG (the Commissioner) has awarded the provision of an Integrated Urgent Care Service (IUCS) for Devon. The contract is for the provision of: * 111 call handling services (NHS 111) * Clinical Assessment of 111 calls through the Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) * Out of Hours GP provision (OOH) This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Devon CCG (the Commissioner) has awarded a contract for the provision of an Integrated Urgent Care Service (IUCS) for Devon. The contract is for the provision of: * 111 call handling services (NHS 111) * Clinical Assessment of 111 calls through the Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) * Out of Hours GP provision (OOH) The NHS Long Term Plan clearly set out the need to act in redesigning the NHS urgent care 'access point', moving towards a "consult and complete" model. NHS 111 provides a vital service to help people with urgent care needs to get assessment, clinical advice, and treatment quickly. The service is significantly enhanced by increasing clinical consultation for patients calling 111, so that more patients get the care and advice they need over the phone, and only those who genuinely need to attend A&E or use the ambulance service are advised to do this. All other patients have their issue resolved over the phone if possible, or if not will be directed to appropriate primary care or community services, with an emphasis on strongly supporting patients in self-care. The core vision for the IUC service in Devon builds upon the success of NHS 111 in simplifying access for patients and increasing the confidence that they, commissioner, health professionals and most importantly the public have in services. The offer is easy access to urgent health care services that is fully integrated with all aspects of the system - through NHS 111. Integration sees urgent care services collaborating to deliver high quality, clinical assessment, advice, and treatment, with shared standards and processes and clear accountability and leadership. The 111 number must become the single telephony access point. The Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) is central to this, offering patients access to clinicians, both experienced generalists and specialists (such as Dental Nurses, Mental Health Nurses and Palliative Care Nurses). These clinicians will also be available to health professional colleagues who work with patients in the community, such as paramedics and nurses in nursing homes. Primary care out of hours and 111 services have been combined, and multidisciplinary clinicians added to the integrated working model. IUC services will book people into urgent face- to-face appointments where needed. This processed was managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: 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 is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cd32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004971-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

85100000 - Health services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£167,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,054,012 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Practice Plus Group Urgent Care Limited

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