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The provision of an Integrated Urgent Care Service to NHS Devon Integrated Care Board

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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21 Oct 2024 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for the provision of an Integrated Urgent Care Service (IUCS) to Practice Plus Group Urgent Care Limited, following a tender process managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) in 2022. This contract encompasses services such as NHS 111 call handling, Clinical Assessment of 111 calls, and Out of Hours GP provision, focusing on urgent healthcare needs within Devon. The procurement was conducted under the "Light Touch Regime" of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, leveraging the flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76. The process adhered to transparent and equitable practices, with completion and notification managed as of October 2024.

This IUCS contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, telecommunication, and call centre operations. Companies proficient in providing clinical assessment and urgent care management, including multidisciplinary clinician teams, would find this tender particularly conducive to growth. The initiative aims to simplify healthcare access, integrate system-wide urgent care services, and enhance patient outcomes through efficient, phone-based consultations. Businesses capable of delivering integrated, high-quality services with a strong focus on adding value and ensuring cost-effectiveness will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

The provision of an Integrated Urgent Care Service to NHS Devon Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS Devon ICB (the Commissioner) is has awarded the provision of an Integrated Urgent Care Service (IUCS) for Devon. The contract is for the provision of: * 111 call handling services (NHS 111) * Clinical Assessment of 111 calls through the Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) * Out of Hours GP provision (OOH) This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner in 2022 this notice is being issued retrospectively to allow a link to a modification notice. The original contract notice 2022/S 000-004971 was issued in 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Devon ICB (the Commissioner) has awarded a contract for the provision of an Integrated Urgent Care Service (IUCS) for Devon. The contract is for the provision of: * 111 call handling services (NHS 111) * Clinical Assessment of 111 calls through the Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) * Out of Hours GP provision (OOH) The NHS Long Term Plan clearly set out the need to act in redesigning the NHS urgent care 'access point', moving towards a "consult and complete" model. NHS 111 provides a vital service to help people with urgent care needs to get assessment, clinical advice, and treatment quickly. The service is significantly enhanced by increasing clinical consultation for patients calling 111, so that more patients get the care and advice they need over the phone, and only those who genuinely need to attend A&E or use the ambulance service are advised to do this. All other patients have their issue resolved over the phone if possible, or if not will be directed to appropriate primary care or community services, with an emphasis on strongly supporting patients in self-care. The core vision for the IUC service in Devon builds upon the success of NHS 111 in simplifying access for patients and increasing the confidence that they, commissioner, health professionals and most importantly the public have in services. The offer is easy access to urgent health care services that is fully integrated with all aspects of the system - through NHS 111. Integration sees urgent care services collaborating to deliver high quality, clinical assessment, advice, and treatment, with shared standards and processes and clear accountability and leadership. The 111 number must become the single telephony access point. The Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) is central to this, offering patients access to clinicians, both experienced generalists and specialists (such as Dental Nurses, Mental Health Nurses and Palliative Care Nurses). These clinicians will also be available to health professional colleagues who work with patients in the community, such as paramedics and nurses in nursing homes. Primary care out of hours and 111 services have been combined, and multidisciplinary clinicians added to the integrated working model. IUC services will book people into urgent face- to-face appointments where needed. This processed was managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner in 2022 this notice is being issued retrospectively to allow a link to a modification notice. The original contract notice 2022/S 000-004971 was issued in 2022. Additional information: At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for any number of periods up to a maximum of 3 years (with any initial extension period used being no less than 12 months), which will be awarded at their discretion (within a budget of PS167m over 8 years if the full contract term is fulfilled). The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Procurement Information

This notice is issued retrospectively, see notice 2022/S 000-004971 for the contract notice. This is in addition to the modification notice that was issued on the 21/10/2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04afb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033979-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

79512000 - Call centre

85100000 - Health services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,054,012 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRACTICE PLUS GROUP URGENT CARE

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