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title: "Primary Medical Care Services (APMS) at Cauldwell Medical Centre, Bedford"
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# Primary Medical Care Services (APMS) at Cauldwell Medical Centre, Bedford

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16a2cec1-e06a-4060-a25f-89b040aeb260

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently overseeing a contract for Primary Medical Care Services at Cauldwell Medical Centre, located in Bedford, East of England. This tender, identified as ITT_690, was initiated under open procurement methods, with the main focus on delivering medical practice services. The contract commenced on 1st July 2017 and is set for a duration of three years, with an option for an extension of up to two additional years. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by the deadline of 27th March 2017, and the awarded contract has a total value of approximately £508,000 per annum.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those with experience in delivering primary medical care and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE) could find this an ideal opportunity to expand their service offerings in the NHS framework. The requirement for at least 20 urgent care appointments per day indicates a strong demand for flexible and responsive healthcare solutions, making this an attractive contract for companies looking to grow in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England Central Midlands and Bedfordshire CCG (under joint commissioning arrangements) invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for delivery of Primary Medical Services at Cauldwell Medical Centre, Bedford Hospital, Kempston Road, Bedford. List size is approximately 7,800 actual, 6,600 weighted. Contract value excludes Enhanced Services and QOF payments. The contract commenced on 1st July 2017 and will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend up to a further 2 years (5 years maximum).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d381e13-940f-460b-a242-9330fab1da99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £507,940 |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN CARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121000 - Medical practice services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2017 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d381e13-940f-460b-a242-9330fab1da99
- 14 Aug 2017 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52df908f-a6f6-4c43-a179-bc542b36cce5
- 23 Feb 2017 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52df908f-a6f6-4c43-a179-bc542b36cce5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d381e13-940f-460b-a242-9330fab1da99
  14th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52df908f-a6f6-4c43-a179-bc542b36cce5
  14th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
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