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Central Bedfordshire (4 Practices) PCN DES 2022/23

NHS BLMK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

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26 May 2022 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS BLMK Clinical Commissioning Group is in the process of awarding a contract titled "Central Bedfordshire (4 Practices) PCN DES 2022/23," which falls under the health services industry category. Located in Central Bedfordshire, this procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £1,242,556 for a ten-month term commencing in June 2022. The procurement method used is limited, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to extreme urgency stemming from four practices opting out of the network services. The contract was signed on 31st March 2022, with the intention to ensure continuity of healthcare services to affected patients.

This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those offering general practitioner services, to expand their operations within Central Bedfordshire. Businesses that have a strong local presence and experience in delivering PCN services would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of rapidly mobilising to meet the specific and urgent needs outlined by the NHS BLMK Clinical Commissioning Group. Such contracts not only help secure revenue streams but also enhance the ability to contribute to community healthcare needs effectively.

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Notice Title

Central Bedfordshire (4 Practices) PCN DES 2022/23

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice and is intended to provide notice of NHS BLMK Clinical Commissioning Group intention to award a contract for a PCN service ( to cover four practice populations who have opted out of the PCN DES) of PS1,242,556 to Lea Vale Medical Group for a period of 10 months to commence in June 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice and is intended to provide notice of NHS BLMK Clinical Commissioning Group intention to award a contract for a PCN service ( to cover four practice populations who have opted out of the PCN DES) of PS1,242,556 to Lea Vale Medical Group for a period of 10 months to commence in June 2022. Four Central Bedfordshire Practices have opted out of the PCN DES. The CCG must ensure the delivery of the Network Contract DES as soon as practicable Previously approved PCNs have been approached to provide the service and the CCG has engaged with a range of PCNs and local GP provider organisations as well as the LMC. In view of the urgent need to maintain services and consequences for patients being disadvantaged one PCN has agreed and been appointed to provide DES Services until the 31st March 2023. This approach ensures the patients of the four opted out practices will have continued access to the full range of network services with minimal disruption and it meets the directions of the DES ensuring services are provided as soon as practicable. Activity Total Comment PCN Payments (10 months) PS285,891 This includes Clinical Director, PCN Core support, extended hours up to 30/09/2022, enhanced access from 01/10/2022 Investment and Income fund PS192,887 Total budget based on national profile. No in-year payment expected to be made at present. Actual payment will be based on 22-23 achievement and made in 2023-24 once declaration is made and validated. Payment will be made as pass through payments to individual practices to support clinical development to achieve DES requirements. ARRS Funding PS747,978 Maximum budget shown. Payments will be monthly in arrears based on ARRS submission by PCN via portal Care Homes Premium (10 months) PS15,800 Payment shown based on current registered beds. Payment re-assessed should bed numbers be updated Total PS1,242,556 Additional information: The Service to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations") as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, (the "Regulations". As such, the Contracting Authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services.

Procurement Information

BLMK CCG has awarded a ten-month contract for a PCN DES without prior publication: This was strictly necessary for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority, as the time limits for the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation could not be complied with: In terms of the circumstances, these were: Four practices Central Bedfordshire Practices have opted out of the Network DES at short notice (i) There is a necessity to ensure continuity of service to the patients of those four practices as their patients must still be able to benefit from the services provided for under the Network DES (ii) BLMK CCG does not have the time to run a formal procurement given the immediacy of needing to ensure continuity of service (iii) The services needed to be provided by another PCN within a reasonably close geographical location to the four practices, and that after an initial exploration of options there was no wider expression of interest. The contract is only being awarded for a short-term period of 10 Months (part year) to align with the national Network DES (which is itself a year-on-year contract).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034082
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014812-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,242,556 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLMK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
rod.skinner@attain.co.uk
Contact Email
rod.skinner@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
MK45 4HR
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Westminster Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEA VALE MEDICAL GROUP

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