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PRJ-1336 Bexley Virtual Clinical Assessment Service (VCAS) - VEAT Notice

NHS LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB ON BEHALF OF NHS SEL ICB BEXLEY

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07 Nov 2023 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS London Commercial Hub on behalf of NHS SEL ICB Bexley has awarded a contract for the Bexley Virtual Clinical Assessment Service to Bexley Health and Neighbourhood Care. The procurement falls under the Health services category and is for services in the Bexley Borough. The procurement method was a limited procedure with the rationale for direct award being the specialised service requirements and lack of price-based competition.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those with expertise in GP consultation services and patient care coordination. Businesses with experience in rostering GPs, supporting administration, and managing medical records could find this tender suitable for their capabilities. As the contract has been awarded for one year with the possibility of extension, businesses looking for stable, ongoing service contracts may benefit from exploring future opportunities with the buyer.

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Notice Title

PRJ-1336 Bexley Virtual Clinical Assessment Service (VCAS) - VEAT Notice

Notice Description

This VEAT is to inform the market of the ICB's intention to direct award a contract to Bexley Health and Neighbourhood Care (BHNC), the Bexley GP Federation. The GP Federation will co-ordinate and roster GP cover and supporting administration to enable bookable telephone appointment slots available to NHS 111 call-handlers on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays for patients registered with one of Bexley's 21 GP practices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This VEAT is to inform the market of the ICB's intention to direct award a contract to Bexley Health and Neighbourhood Care (BHNC), the Bexley GP Federation. The Virtual Clinical Assessment Service (VCAS) provides a GP consultation service outside of core surgery hours, delivered by local GPs who remotely assess, treat or triage patients by telephone following a referral from NHS 111 or (during specific and defined time periods, requested by the commissioner only), from GP practices. The service will operate routinely between 9am and 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays and 10am to 2pm on Bank Holidays (at the discretion of the commissioner). BHNC will co-ordinate and roster GP cover and supporting administration to enable bookable telephone appointment slots available to NHS 111 call-handlers on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays for patients registered with one of Bexley's 21 GP practices.

Options: The contract will be awarded for one year with the option to extend for a further one year.

Procurement Information

The rationale for the direct award to Bexley Health and Neighbourhood Care (BHNC) is based on the following service requirements/criteria: i. This is a list base service and the provider will require access to the patient's medical records and the full suite of clinical systems via EMIS Community, including all necessary Data Sharing Agreements. ii. In the interests of effective Care Navigation, it is essential for the provider to be knowledgeable of local care pathways and support provision. iii. There is minimal basis for price-based competition within the contract which is essentially rostering 1 x GP and 1 x admin support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04165e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032896-2023
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20232 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 LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB ON BEHALF OF NHS SEL ICB BEXLEY
Contact Name
James Ross
Contact Email
james.ross2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2TZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEXLEY HEALTH AND NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE

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