Award

Whitehawk Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Primary Care Services

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)

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TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2025 at 10:27

Award

14 Mar 2025 at 08:58

Tender

17 May 2024 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is conducting a procurement process for the Whitehawk Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Primary Care Services, classified under health services. This procurement focuses on the provision of primary care services within the Brighton and Hove area, specifically targeting socio-economically disadvantaged communities. The procurement follows an open procedure, with a maximum contract value of £10,419,642 over a possible 9-year period, initially set for a 7-year term commencing on 1st April 2025, with an optional 2-year extension. Interested providers were required to submit bids by midday on 17th June 2024, with the contract aiming to commence on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive primary care services under the APMS contract. Businesses specialising in integrated health services, addressing health inequalities, and offering innovative medical solutions will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Prospective bidders should be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and have a minimum annual turnover of £1.157 million to qualify, making it suitable for well-established healthcare providers aiming to expand their service offerings in the Brighton and Hove region.

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Notice Title

Whitehawk Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Primary Care Services

Notice Description

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: NHS Sussex ICB is intending to award a contract following the competitive process of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for Whitehawk Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Primary Care Services. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C285165) at: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome by midnight (23:59) on 26/03/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 108 months (84 months + 24 months option to extend) The service value is PS1,157,738 per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: NHS Sussex ICB is intending to award a contract following the competitive process of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for Whitehawk Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Primary Care Services. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C285165) at: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome by midnight (23:59) on 26/03/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 108 months (84 months + 24 months option to extend) Contract set to commence 1st September 2025 and end 31st August 2032, with an option to extend by 24 months to end 31st August 2034. The service value is PS1,157,738 per annum. The total maximum contract value for the 7-year Contract is PS8,104,166. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for a further 2-year (1 x 24 month) period available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of PS10,419,642 over 9 years (7 plus 2) if the full contract term is fulfilled. This is an existing service that will be provided by a new provider. Description of the services: The service will offer primary medical care services to patients who wish to register at the practice, and who live within the practice boundary for Whitehawk and wider area. Primary Care services will be delivered in accordance with the national APMS contract, amended annually through a national contract variation. In addition, patients will be offered Locally Commissioned Services as agreed with NHS Sussex. Weight Management Services and Learning Disabilities Health Check Enhanced Service will also be offered to appropriate registered patients. The service will include care navigation and social prescribing services, navigating patients to the most appropriate health, social care, or housing services for their needs. This must include a Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach to: * Local Stop Smoking Service (LSSS) to support the national 'Smokefree Generation' objective. * Promote, offer and refer on for health checks/reviews * Healthy Lifestyle Services, Weight Loss Services and Drug and Alcohol services * Offer screening, vaccinations, and NHS health checks, including learning disability health checks. * Health in Mind * Community Pharmacy and Dentistry * Minor Eye Conditions' services * Care support services for Carers (e.g., Carers Hub Brighton, The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove) * Falls Prevention Services * Brighton and Hove City Council and University Hospitals Sussex's children, young people, and family services * Sexual Health services * Local Authority Housing services The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) linked to the contract are focused on delivering services to the local population, which is identified as one of the most deprived areas in Sussex and will address the specific needs of these groups to improve the health of the population. This will include increased community involvement using innovative ways to support this population, through initiatives such as mental health prescribing (green prescribing), using the garden space and interventions with local community groups to meet with residents who are resistant to attending health facilities and have lower literacy levels. The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents.

Options: There is a period of 2 years to further extend the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043364-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,419,642 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,419,642 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)
Contact Name
Stuart Meredith
Contact Email
stuart.meredith1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ21 Brighton and Hove

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE MEDICARE T/A ONE PRIMARY CARE

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