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GMS Contract for Blakeney Surgery

NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a modification notice for the General Medical Services (GMS) Contract for Blakeney Surgery, now updated to include services for patients previously registered with Coleford Medical Practice. The buying organisation involved is the NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, located in Gloucester, UK. This procurement process, specifically at the award update stage, falls under the health services category and is classified under a services procurement category. The contract, originally signed on 1 August 2025, maintains a duration of operation in perpetuity, indicating its ongoing nature without a defined end date. The rationale for this modification was due to unforeseen circumstances that necessitated changes to maintain stability within the Primary Care Network in Gloucestershire.

The tender offers significant opportunities for business growth particularly for healthcare service providers capable of managing large patient lists and delivering consistent primary care services. Given the perpetual nature of this contract, businesses in the healthcare service sector, especially those with experience in primary care provisioning, would benefit from considering this opportunity. With an annual value indicated at approximately £2,029,189, it offers considerable financial potential for a well-suited provider like GDoc Ltd, which is already integrated in the Gloucestershire healthcare landscape and capable of accommodating the expanded service delivery requirements. The tender also showcases the need for reliable providers who can ensure continuity of care amid changing service delivery demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMS Contract for Blakeney 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 Blakeney Surgery ("the Partnership") for the provision of primary care services from Blakeney 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 June 2022 on the same terms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The modified contract will cover the provision of primary care services to patients registered with Blakeney Surgery and also those registered with Coleford Medical Practice. The Blakeney GMS Contract is a GMS Contract that is subject to the requirements of the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 (as amended).

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 Blakeney 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 Blakeney 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 Blakeney. The CCG is satisfied that GDoc Ltd is the only provider capable of achieving these objectives at this stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034394
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045392-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,029,190 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Postcode Area
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
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GDoc Ltd

Further Information

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