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GMS Contract for Newnham Surgery

NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group initiated a tender process for the novation of a General Medical Services (GMS) contract for primary care services associated with Newnham Surgery in Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire. The contract has been effectively transferred to G Doc Ltd as of 1 April 2022, enabling the continuation of healthcare services in this area. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs in the healthcare sector, especially those with expertise in primary care service delivery. G Doc Ltd, a cooperative of general practitioners, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the importance of local and reliable suppliers who are familiar with the region's healthcare needs. Businesses with capabilities in managing similar healthcare operations can benefit by engaging in future contract opportunities emerging from the NHS Gloucestershire CCG, contributing to the sustainability of healthcare services in rural areas.

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Notice Title

GMS Contract for Newnham Surgery

Notice Description

The novation of a General Medical Services contract to G Doc Ltd: NHS Gloucestershire CCG held a General Medical Services (GMS) contract ("the Contract") with the Partners of Newnham Surgery ("the Partnership") for the provision of primary care services from Newnham Surgery. The Contract is subject to the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the PCR") (the Light Regime). NHS Gloucestershire CCG has relied on Regulation 72(1)(d) of the PCR to effect a permitted variation to the Contract given that G Doc Ltd has succeeded into the position of the Partnership, taking over its business operations. The Contract was novated to G Doc Ltd on 1 April 2022 on the same terms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This section provides detail of the services covered by the Contract and the novation of the Contract. The Contract covers the provision of primary care services to the patients registered with Newnham Surgery. It is a GMS Contract that is subject to the requirements of the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 (as amended). The Partnership was made up of two GPs who wished to withdraw from running the practice. G Doc Ltd was chosen by the Partnership and was able to take over the Partnership's business operations and run the Newnham Surgery practice under a GMS Contract. NHS Gloucestershire CCG has therefore novated the Contract from the Partnership to G Doc Ltd.

Procurement Information

The Partnership was made up of two GPs who wished to withdraw from running the practice. GDoc Ltd was chosen by the Partnership to take over the Partnership's business operations. GDoc Ltd has replaced the Partnership as a consequence of a universal succession into the position of the Partnership which will now be wound down. The CCG therefore considers that the novation is permitted under Regulation 72(1)(d) of the PCR insofar as this Regulation is relevant to contracts that fall within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the PCR (contracts for social and other specific services). GDoc Ltd is a Gloucestershire-based cooperative of general practitioners which was willing and able to take over the Newnham Surgery practice. It meets the requirements of the GMS Regulations and is a current contract holder in Gloucestershire for primary care services. The benefits of being able to novate the contract to a known entity in terms of assured continuity of care given the difficulties with workforce recruitment and retention in this rural area are significant. The novation of the Contract to GDoc Ltd ensures the ongoing stability of primary care services in Newnham and enables these crucial services to continue without any break in service following the decision of the Partnership to withdraw. One of the GPs that comprised the Partnership continues to be employed within the practice and fully supports and is committed to the population in Newnham. The CCG is satisfied that GDoc Ltd is the only provider capable of achieving these objectives at this stage and has had regard to its duties under the NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013 in this respect.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0328ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008796-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
Paul Wilkinson
Contact Email
paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 4FE
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G DOC

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