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title: "NHS Canterbury & Coastal/Ashford CCG Improving Access to GP's"
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# NHS Canterbury & Coastal/Ashford CCG Improving Access to GP's

Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10f7ae9a-3d35-4784-821d-ca64629ef0ca

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NHS Canterbury & Coastal/Ashford CCG Improving Access to GP's" was initiated by Arden & GEM CSU, focusing on the medical practice services industry. The procurement, which utilised an open procedure method, has successfully concluded, with contracts awarded on 7 September 2018. The tender period ended on 2 August 2018, and the contract period commenced on 1 October 2018, lasting until 31 March 2023. The total value of the awarded contracts amounts to £10,059,052, with additional lots awarded to various suppliers, including Encompass GP Partnership Ltd and Ashford Clinical Providers Ltd, located primarily in the Southern regions of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in GP services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has indicated suitability for SMEs. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to improve access to GP services across multiple local care hubs will be especially well-positioned to compete in this lucrative contract opportunity.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice after completion of Procurement activity Additional information: The procurement was conducted on a seven lot basis with awards being given to all lots. Awarded as follows : Lot 1 - Ashford Clinical Providers Ltd Lot 2 , 3, 4 , 6 & 7 - Encompass GP Partnership Ltd Lot 5 - Herne Bay Health Care Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a8547f-fd68-4487-9051-83eff5b5ba75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £555,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,059,052 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARDEN & GEM CSU |
| Locality | MADISTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME17 1AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ASHFORD CLINICAL PROVIDERS; ENCOMPASS GP PARTNERSHIP; HERNE BAY HEALTH CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121000 - Medical practice services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2018 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a8547f-fd68-4487-9051-83eff5b5ba75
- 23 Jul 2018 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780c0553-38dc-4a4e-95e0-724277bc1405

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a8547f-fd68-4487-9051-83eff5b5ba75
  3rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780c0553-38dc-4a4e-95e0-724277bc1405
  23rd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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