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Forest Practice GMS

NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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30 Mar 2026 at 16:05

Award Notice
Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 08:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board is embarking on a procurement initiative titled "Forest Practice GMS," focusing on health and social work services in the UKH14 region, specifically at the Forest Surgery, Brandon Suffolk. This contract, with an estimated annual value of £1,353,119.16 and scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026, falls under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) governed by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently at the award stage, and marks the commencement of a standstill period allowing for representations until 13th April 2026. Interested parties could initially submit their bids through the Atamis e-sourcing platform by the deadline of 24th December 2025.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers specialising in general medical services. SMEs that can demonstrate quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and service sustainability are well-suited to compete, as these criteria are highly weighted in the selection process. With the potential to incorporate additional services during the contract's lifespan, providers interested in expanding their healthcare offerings might find this an attractive prospect. Ensuring improved access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice are key goals of this initiative, opening avenues for businesses willing to address these facets of healthcare delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forest Practice GMS

Notice Description

The ICB is seeking to appoint a provider of primary medical care services for the Forest Surgery in Brandon Suffolk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver the Forest Surgery Standard General Medical Services Contract. The contract is due to start on the 1st July 2026 and has an estimated annual contract value of PS1,353,119.16 which is based on the Annual Contract Value + Total Enhanced Services + Total Premise Reimbursements. Please note that the total contract value detailed within this notice is for 10 years only. The contract value for this service is capped at PS117.48 per weighted patient inclusive of Out of Hours Opt Outs but exclusive of any additional payments such as QOF, enhanced services or Premises costs. Further detail of the services required within this practice are outlined within the procurement documentation. This notice is an Intention to Award notice under the competitive process for an existing service being awarded to a new provider. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Additional information: Please note in terms of the contract advertised, this is a General Medical Services (GMS), meaning it will be held in perpetuity despite what the contract end date may say in the notice due to system limitations. The Authority may wish to introduce additional services during the lifetime of the contract ("Contract modifications"). Such contract modifications will be contemplated where additional requirements are similar and or complementary to the services already included in the Specification, at any given time. Such expansion would be by the addition of services commissioned by the Authority as named in the Contract Notice. To this end, the Bidder should be aware that after the award of contract, there is a possibility that the successful Bidder may be offered a variation to the contract in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Renewal: Please note in terms of the contract advertised, this is a General Medical Services (GMS), meaning it will be held in perpetuity despite what the contract end date may say in the notice due to system limitations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e20d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029260-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,531,190 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,531,190 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Swan Surgery

Further Information

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