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Bridging Access Services for Camden

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

01 May 2025 at 16:23

Award

25 Apr 2025 at 12:31

TenderUpdate

31 Jan 2025 at 14:38

Tender

08 Jan 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board is for the provision of Bridging Access Services in Camden, falling under the category of Medical Practice and Related Services. The contract aims to enhance general practice services from 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week, addressing gaps outside the usual practice hours. This procurement is in the tender update stage, with important representations by providers due by midnight on 8th May 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure, in compliance with the regulations governing public sector procurement, and involves a competitive process, as designated by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023. The service is to be delivered in Camden, and the contract is set to commence on 1st October 2025 for a duration of two years.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those adept at managing extended general practice service provision. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality innovation, offer value for money, and integrate seamlessly with existing healthcare services while focusing on improving access and reducing health inequalities are well-suited to compete. The contract outlines criteria such as quality, integration, and social value, giving potential bidders a framework to leverage their capabilities for business growth. The involvement of NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board as a buyer further provides a significant platform for successful bidders to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Bridging Access Services for Camden

Notice Description

A Bridging Access Service (previously known as the Extended Access Service ) is required for Camden. This is a general practice service which contributes to ensuring general practice provision is in place from 8am to 8pm seven days a week by bridging the gap not met by either core general practice services or by the national Primary Care Network enhanced access coverage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board invites tenders for the Bridging Access Service for Camden. The service provider will be expected to maintain current appointment delivery of 16,328 appointments per annum. The process followed was a Competitive Process under PSR 2023. This notice is an intention to award a new contract to a provider. The contract shall commence on 1st October 2025 for a term of two years. Additional 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 midnight on 7th May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: hub.psrrepresentation@nhs.net Award Decision makers: NCL Primary Care Committee Decision was made on 15th April 2025 The value of the contract is over 2 years, 5 key criteria selected: (1) Quality and Innovation: 40% (2) Value: 20% (3) Integration, collaboration and service sustainability: 10% (4) Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice: 20% (5) Social value: 10% All Scored and Pass/Fail criteria are met. No conflicts of interest declared.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ce42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018590-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,542,038 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 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 NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hub.queries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMDEN HEALTH PARTNERS

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