Bromley Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service

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Notice Title

Bromley Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service

Notice Description

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (Bromley Place) is undertaking market engagement to inform the commissioning of a new Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service from 1 December 2026. The current arrangements are due to expire in November 2026 and replacement commissioning arrangements are required to ensure continuity of service provision. The purpose of this engagement is to understand: * Market interest and provider capability. * Potential delivery models and partnership opportunities. * Workforce considerations and operational requirements. * Views on the proposed service specification. * Whether the proposed financial envelope is realistic and deliverable. * Opportunities to improve patient experience, service resilience and demand management. The anticipated core contract value is approximately PS50,000 per annum, with flexibility to commission additional sessions through a call-off mechanism up to a maximum contract value of PS100,000. Please refer to the draft service specification document for further information on the service. Commissioners are seeking feedback from interested organisations via a Market Engagement Event. Event Details Date: Thursday 13th August 2026 Time: 19:00 - 20:00 Venue: Microsoft Teams (virtual) Registration To access the Market Event Registration Form interested organisation must express an interest via e-tendering portal. Bidders need to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the below link. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Once registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following project specific link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ( Contract Reference C462726) or Complete the registration form and submit via MS Forms Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fZbacG89SN Closing date for registration: Monday 10th August 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (Bromley Place) is seeking engagement from suitably qualified providers regarding the future commissioning of an Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service from 1 December 2026. The service will provide primary care cover during planned General Practice Academic Half Day closures (minimum x 6 covering 13.30 to 18.30), supporting workforce development and protected learning whilst maintaining safe patient access to urgent care services. The provider will be expected to deliver: a) Telephony diversion and patient access arrangements. b) Clinical triage and risk stratification. c) Telephone consultations. d) Online consultation response capability. e) Face-to-face urgent appointments where clinically required and/or signposting to another appropriate service. f) Home visiting where clinically appropriate. g) Care navigation and onward referral. h) Support for vulnerable and high-risk patients. Who Should Attend? We welcome attendance from organisations with experience in: a) Urgent Primary Care b) Out of Hours Services c) Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) d) NHS 111 Clinical Services e) General Practice Provider Organisations f) GP Federations g) Primary Care Networks h) Community Healthcare Providers Event Objectives The event will: a) Present the proposed service model. b) Provide an overview of the anticipated procurement process. c) Seek feedback on the draft service specification. d) Explore market capability and delivery models. e) Identify opportunities for partnership and collaborative delivery. Please refer to the draft service specification document for further information on the service. Event Details Date: Thursday 13th August 2026 Time: 19:00 - 20:00 Venue: Microsoft Teams (virtual) Important Information This event forms part of NHS South East London ICB's market engagement activity and is not part of any formal evaluation process. Attendance is voluntary and will not influence any subsequent procurement decisions. Feedback received will be used to refine the service specification and inform the final procurement approach. Interested organisations are encouraged to participate and share their views on the proposed service model. The anticipated core contract value is approximately PS50,000 per annum, with flexibility to commission additional sessions through a call-off mechanism up to a maximum contract value of PS100,000. Additional information: Registration To access the Market Event Registration Form interested organisation must express an interest via e-tendering portal. Bidders need to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the below link. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Once registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following project specific link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ( Contract Reference C462726) or Complete the registration form and submit via MS Forms Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fZbacG89SN Closing date for registration: Monday 10th August 2026

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da44
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073688-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
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: £100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 30 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON ICB
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LONDON
Postcode: SE1 2TZ
Post Town: South East London
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3): TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location: TLI61 Bromley
Local Authority: Southwark
Electoral Ward: London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency: Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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