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Cheshire East and Vale Royal GP Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Service

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB

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11 Apr 2025 at 16:09

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11 Apr 2025 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, based in Warrington, is currently in the tender stage to procure a GP Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Service in Cheshire East Place and the Vale Royal area of Cheshire West Place. The procurement, part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, involves a bespoke, single-stage tender process. The service aims to support patients referred by their existing GPs, with a proposed start date of 1st August 2025 and a contract period ending on 30th September 2029, with an option to extend by another four years. Key submission dates include a time limit for receipt of tenders on 7th May 2025 and an award commencement on 1st July 2025. The industry category for this procurement is Medical practice services (CPV: 85121000).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the medical services sector, particularly those with expertise in managing specialised GP services. The structured nature of the contract, with a clear framework and an initial four-year duration extendable to eight years, offers a stable and long-term business opportunity. The financial model, which includes costs for retainer, in-hours consultation, and telephone consultation, ensures clarity on revenue expectations. Providers with a strong track record in healthcare services, ability to manage patient referrals, and requisite staffing competencies would be well-positioned to bid. Additionally, the emphasis on quality, integration, social value, and reducing health inequalities indicates that providers with innovative solutions and sustainable practices will have a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cheshire East and Vale Royal GP Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Service

Notice Description

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is acting as an agent on behalf of NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB, who is looking to procure a GP Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Service in Cheshire East Place and the Vale Royal area of Cheshire West Place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is acting as an agent on behalf of NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB, who is looking to procure a GP Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Service in Cheshire East Place and the Vale Royal area of Cheshire West Place. For information about the geographic areas this service will cover, please visit the ICB's website: www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk The GP Special Allocation Scheme is for patients who have been referred by their existing GP. There are currently 27 patients that are being treated in the Scheme. Full details of the service are set out in the Service Specification - please see information later in this section regarding how to access this documentation. The service provider would be expected to have sufficient staff with competencies and skills to treat the patients within the Scheme. The proposed contact duration is 4 years and 3 months to end 30th September 2029 with the option to extend for a further 4-year period with mutual consent. The proposed contract value is based on the following offered costs: PS2,000 retainer per annum Cost per consultation - PS88.79 Cost per in hours Consultation - PS111.19 Telephone Consultation - PS50.54 The above rates will equate to approximately PS16,000 per annum for the entire patient cohort. The total contract value for the 4-year 3-month contract period plus the optional 4-year extension period is expected to be PS136,000. This contract value is subject to final confirmation by the ICB. This procurement is being carried out in line with the requirements which fall under Regulation 11 for the award of a contract with a competition, and Schedule 1 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. As such, the competitive tendering of these Services is being run as a bespoke, single-stage tender process as described in the documentation available via https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, and in this Find a Tender contract notice advertisement. Additional information: A preliminary engagement notice was published with following details: F01: Prior information notice (prior information only) Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-040985 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04c99d Published 19 December 2024, 2:06pm Also: F14: Notice for changes or additional information Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-001367 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04c99d Published 15 January 2025, 1:53pm

Renewal: An optional extension of 4 years may be required by the Authority. This may result in a contract end date of 30/09/2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014741-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East, TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

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