--- title: "PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE - REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND INFORMATION" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b561706-c6af-4118-b0d1-79f6b34aa6e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b561706-c6af-4118-b0d1-79f6b34aa6e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b561706-c6af-4118-b0d1-79f6b34aa6e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b561706-c6af-4118-b0d1-79f6b34aa6e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-10-24" --- # PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE - REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND INFORMATION Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b561706-c6af-4118-b0d1-79f6b34aa6e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b561706-c6af-4118-b0d1-79f6b34aa6e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b561706-c6af-4118-b0d1-79f6b34aa6e7.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE - REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND INFORMATION." This procurement relates to the medical practice industry, specifically for the re-procurement of the APMS contract for Centre Surgery in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The anticipated recommissioning date is set for December 2018, with a contract value estimated at approximately £640,000 per annum. Key engagement ends on 26 October 2018, and interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft service specification and contracting terms. This opportunity could lead to substantial growth for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical practice and associated services. Providers interested in delivering the Centre Surgery contract should consider submitting a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) via the MLCSU eProcurement portal. The procurement aims to attract organisations capable of offering high-quality healthcare services, making this a suitable opportunity for both current and potential service providers in the health sector. ## Notice NHS West Leicestershire CCG is considering the re-procurement of APMS Contract for Centre Surgery in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The CCG will be recommissioning from December 2018 (exact date to be confirmed) and are considering a longer-term contract to deliver additional services (potentially 5 years plus 5 year's extension). Estimated value for this contract is circa PS640k per annum. The purpose of this PIN is to make the market aware of the CCGs' intent, give providers an opportunity to register their interest and also to obtain comments and feedback on the early draft service specification and the contracting terms for this service. Attached with this notice is the draft specification for the service. We would be grateful if any current providers of similar services, providers who may be interested in providing this service in the future, or other stakeholders could review the information, complete the attached feedback form and return this via the Bravo website. Interested providers are guided to complete and submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), to be completed and submitted via the MLCSU eProcurement portal Bravo by the stated deadline to submit their questionnaire. To do that, candidates need to register on the portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. If your organisation has registered previously, you do not need to re-register. Once registered, candidates must express interest by: a) logging-in to the Portal, and b) selecting response to advert and PQQ (search for reference number pqq_461) and submit by the date specified. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8a3d90-574e-477e-8984-52620deed5b2 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | RUGELEY | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS15 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Cannock Chase | | Electoral ward | Western Springs | | Westminster constituency | Cannock Chase | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2018 at 08:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8a3d90-574e-477e-8984-52620deed5b2 - 19 Oct 2018 at 14:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8a3d90-574e-477e-8984-52620deed5b2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8a3d90-574e-477e-8984-52620deed5b2 24th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4787856d-3155-4219-8d99-69fdf13f6006 PIN Advert - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1128f95b-6bbf-4273-b5be-4f0881902480 Feedback Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8b0ec5d-767a-4a91-9638-bf5d6eda79ea Draft Service specification ## Notice URLs - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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