Provision of GP and Primary Care Nurses Careers Plus Services to NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2023 at 10:41

TenderUpdate

03 Mar 2023 at 11:33

Tender

01 Mar 2023 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of GP and Primary Care Nurses Careers Plus Services to Somerset Primary Healthcare. The contract, valued at £273,000, is for an initial 12 months with a possible 12-month extension. The contract commenced on 30th May 2023. The procurement process was managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. The services fall under the Health services category and focus on retaining experienced health professionals in general practice.

This tender opportunity for the provision of GP and Primary Care Nurses Careers Plus Services to the NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board could be lucrative for businesses in the health and social work services sector. Companies offering training services and health-related services may find this tender suitable for bidding. The contract, with a total value of £316,000, presents an opportunity for business growth and contributing to the improvement of job satisfaction for health professionals.

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Notice Title

Provision of GP and Primary Care Nurses Careers Plus Services to NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

The GP and Primary Care Nurses Careers Plus Services is a support and training service that is made available to all GPs who are thinking of leaving or returning to general practice, and may include those considering early retirement, those struggling in the middle stages of their career, those wanting to return to work after a long-term absence, for instance in a parenting role or after maternity leave. The service sits specifically within the retention agenda focusing on those GPs and Nurses who are thinking of retiring or leaving General Practice having lost confidence or enthusiasm for their role. The objective of the service is to offer alternative work options where appropriate, retaining the skills of experienced health professionals and improving their job satisfaction. As part of successful delivery of this support programme, the service provider is required to deliver a minimum of two new intensive, facilitated support groups a year to be added to the existing scheme for GPs (covering a minimum of 16 - 20 new GPs in total per annum dependent on demand). Additionally, the service provider would be required to provide capacity, advice and support to the Integrated Care System (ICS) Nursing Legacy Mentoring Programme which is providing coaching, mentoring and pastoral support to registered nurses in Primary Care. The Legacy Mentoring programme is being managed by the ICS Talent Hub (hosted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust). The contract has been awarded to Somerset Primary Healthcare. The Contract is for an initial term of 12 months, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 12 months. The total value of the contract is PS158,000 for the initial 12 months contract term, with a total contract lifecycle value of PS273,000 including the 12 months extension. The initial 12 months period contract has commenced on 30th May 2023. The procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The GP and Primary Care Nurses Careers Plus Services is a support and training service that is made available to all GPs who are thinking of leaving or returning to general practice, and may include those considering early retirement, those struggling in the middle stages of their career, those wanting to return to work after a long-term absence, for instance in a parenting role or after maternity leave. The service sits specifically within the retention agenda focusing on those GPs and Nurses who are thinking of retiring or leaving General Practice having lost confidence or enthusiasm for their role. The objective of the service is to offer alternative work options where appropriate, retaining the skills of experienced health professionals and improving their job satisfaction. As part of successful delivery of this support programme, the service provider is required to deliver a minimum of two new intensive, facilitated support groups a year to be added to the existing scheme for GPs (covering a minimum of 16 - 20 new GPs in total per annum dependent on demand). Additionally, the service provider would be required to provide capacity, advice and support to the Integrated Care System (ICS) Nursing Legacy Mentoring Programme which is providing coaching, mentoring and pastoral support to registered nurses in Primary Care. The Legacy Mentoring programme is being managed by the ICS Talent Hub (hosted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust). The contract has been awarded to Somerset Primary Healthcare. The Contract is for an initial term of 12 months, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 12 months. The total value of the contract is PS158,000 for the initial 12 months contract term, with a total contract lifecycle value of PS273,000 including the 12 months extension. The initial 12 months period contract has commenced on 30th May 2023. The procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ad45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020892-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£316,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£316,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£273,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20233 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 Somerset Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA22 8HR
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Somerset Primary Healthcare Limited

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