Planning

Hertsmere Minor Illness Bookable Service

NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

01 Mar 2024 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has initiated a tender process for the provision of the 'Hertsmere Minor Illness Bookable Service' within the medical practice services category. The proposed service aims to address the lack of local urgent care facilities in Hertsmere by establishing an Advanced Nurse Practitioner-led minor illness service in Borehamwood and Potters Bar. The contract, valued at £800,000, is planned to span a 12-month period with a potential extension. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with key dates indicating a phased go-live in April 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare service providers to deliver essential care services to the residents of Hertsmere. Businesses specialising in medical practice services, particularly those with experience in managing minor illness services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on expanding access to primary care and urgent services aligns with the growing demand for healthcare provision in the area, creating a strategic growth opportunity for providers offering high-quality, patient-centred care solutions.

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Notice Title

Hertsmere Minor Illness Bookable Service

Notice Description

Hertsmere residents have access to routine and same-day GP appointments, extended access appointments, and out-of-hours services. However, Hertsmere lacks its own Accident & Emergency (A&E) facility, necessitating residents to rely on lengthy private or public transportation journeys to neighbouring areas to access urgent care - a considerable undertaking, considering Hertsmere is home to some of HWE most deprived communities. Low acuity A&E activity from Hertsmere could increase by approximately 27% over the next 2-3 years additionally same day primary care appointments account for between 45% and 56% of all Hertsmere's primary care activity, with this activity set to increase over the next 5 years. To address this expected surge in demand and bring urgent care closer to Hertsmere residents, it is proposed to establish an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) led minor illness service within Hertsmere. The ANP minor illness service will operate from one Borehamwood based GP surgery and one surgery in Potters Bar PCN. The service will provide capacity to see a total of 60 appointments (44 appointments in Borehamwood location and 16 appointments in Potters Bar location) a day across both sites (excluding weekends, public and bank holidays) - totalling 15,120 appointments annually. The intention is to offer a 12 month contract with the option to extend by a further 12 months. The contract value split over the two sites is PS400,00 in year one and PS400,000 if the extension is mutually agreed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertsmere residents have access to routine and same-day GP appointments, extended access appointments, and out-of-hours services. However, Hertsmere lacks its own Accident & Emergency (A&E) facility, necessitating residents to rely on lengthy private or public transportation journeys to neighbouring areas to access urgent care - a considerable undertaking, considering Hertsmere is home to some of HWE most deprived communities. Low acuity A&E activity from Hertsmere could increase by approximately 27% over the next 2-3 years additionally same day primary care appointments account for between 45% and 56% of all Hertsmere's primary care activity, with this activity set to increase over the next 5 years. To address this expected surge in demand and bring urgent care closer to Hertsmere residents, it is proposed to establish an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) led minor illness service within Hertsmere. The ANP minor illness service will operate from one Borehamwood based GP surgery and one surgery in Potters Bar PCN. The service will provide capacity to see a total of 60 appointments (44 appointments at Borehamwood location and 16 appointments at Potters Bar location) a day across both sites (excluding weekends, public and bank holidays) - totalling 15,120 appointments annually. Given the detailed knowledge of the provider landscape, the need for a fair, proportionate process which enables a phased go-live in April 2024; it is recommended that HWE ICB enter the 'Most Suitable Provider' process under the new PSR regulations. The intention is to offer a 12 month contract with the option to extend by a further 12 months. The contract value split over the two sites is PS400,00 in year one and PS400,000 if the extension is mutually agreed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0444bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006693-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121000 - Medical practice services

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Kevin Edwards
Contact Email
kevin.edwards@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6JL
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

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