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23 Mar 2026 at 10:57

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31 Oct 2024 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "NNPC GP Front Door" service is being managed by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust. This contract modification notice, part of the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, involves adding a GP Front Door service on site at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHSFT. The contract has been formally modified, with Norfolk Primary Care winning the award for this service valued at £2,289,156 GBP, effective from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026. Discussions and modifications are spearheaded by Trust Management Groups at NNUH and QEHKL. Key stages include contract award on 23 March 2026, with the procurement method entailing a limited process without prior publication due to repetition of existing services.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for medical service providers with expertise in hospital services, particularly those capable of handling GP front door operations. Companies like Norfolk Primary Care, an SME already involved, are well-positioned due to similar project experiences. The procurement process prioritises cost-effectiveness and the ability to deliver on-site GP services, creating growth opportunities for businesses adept in medical infrastructure and patient management. Providers entering the competition should demonstrate evidence of CQC registration and appropriate indemnity arrangements, ensuring strong infection control processes and cost-efficiency—all necessities for the successful delivery of services within the designated timeframe at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn and associated NHS facilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NNPC GP Front Door

Notice Description

Provision of a GP Front Door service on site at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHSFT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Addition to the contract of a GP Front Door service on site at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHSFT

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 8th November 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b2f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026140-2026
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

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,289,156 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Norfolk Primary Care

Further Information

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