Planning

Southampton (Solent GP Surgery) and Basingstoke (Shakespeare Road Medical Practice) Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS)

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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PlanningUpdate

16 Apr 2026 at 15:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 14:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (HIOW ICB) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) contracts. The procurement is focused on providing NHS primary medical services at the Shakespeare Road Medical Practice in Basingstoke and Solent GP Surgery in Southampton. These services fall under the medical practice and related services category and are set to commence in April 2027, with an initial contract period of 10 years, extendable by an additional 5 years. Prospective providers are invited to a webinar on the 23rd of April from 10:00 to 11:30 without the need for registration, providing an opportunity to gain further insights before the engagement period concludes on the 6th of May.

This procurement represents substantial business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in healthcare, particularly smaller enterprises due to the suitability of the contracts for SMEs. The awarded contracts promise stability and sustainability through a long-term commitment to deliver high-level general practice services to diverse patient demographics in Hampshire. Businesses equipped to address the needs of diverse local populations would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on accessibility and responsiveness in service delivery. Furthermore, participation in the upcoming webinar offers a valuable chance for businesses to gain insight into market expectations and prepare their bids effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southampton (Solent GP Surgery) and Basingstoke (Shakespeare Road Medical Practice) Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS)

Notice Description

APMS contracts for the delivery of NHS primary medical services to existing registered patient lists in defined areas of Basingstoke (currently known as Shakespeare Road Medical Practice and Southampton (currently know as Solent GP Surgery). They each provide for the delivery of high-level general practice services to a wide demographic patient list, which is accessible, equitable and responsive to the needs of the local populations. The purpose of this procurement is to secure a long-term contract (10 years + 5 optional) to ensure stability and sustainability for the foreseeable future.

Planning Information

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (HIOW ICB) is inviting interested parties to a webinar on Thursday 23rd April at 10:00 until 11:30 with the intention of informing prospective providers of the background and context to the two contracts, seeking views on the opportunities available, and taking related questions. The link provided below should be used to join the webinar on 23rd April at 10:00. There is no requirement to register for the webinar. We recommend you create an appointment in your diary for the webinar itself and paste the link into it. Please accept our sincere apologies for any trouble this has caused. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/38418772345401?p=Jr7w5e4ITd7RxxVqAJ The two separate APMS contracts for the delivery of NHS primary medical services to existing registered patient lists in defined areas of Basingstoke (currently known as Shakespeare Road Medical Practice and Southampton (currently know as Solent GP Surgery) each provide for delivery of high-level general practice services to a wide demographic patient list, which is accessible, equitable and responsive to the needs of the local populations. The purpose of this procurement is to secure a long-term contract (10 years + 5 optional) to ensure stability and sustainability for the foreseeable future. The Engagement Period is expected to end on 6th May.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068044
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034871-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton, TLJ37 North Hampshire
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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