--- title: "Advertisement for Market Engagement Event - Willowbank GP Surgery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27dc02f1-5a32-4bbd-a1c9-1e2319a556c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27dc02f1-5a32-4bbd-a1c9-1e2319a556c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27dc02f1-5a32-4bbd-a1c9-1e2319a556c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27dc02f1-5a32-4bbd-a1c9-1e2319a556c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-07-23" --- # Advertisement for Market Engagement Event - Willowbank GP Surgery Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27dc02f1-5a32-4bbd-a1c9-1e2319a556c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27dc02f1-5a32-4bbd-a1c9-1e2319a556c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27dc02f1-5a32-4bbd-a1c9-1e2319a556c0.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process for GP Services at Willowbank GP Surgery, including responsibility for a branch surgery in Longton. The Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 11:00 am on 1st August 2019, with the deadline for expressing interest set for 3:00 pm on 30th July 2019. This event is part of the planning stage, which aims to provide insights on the procurement timeline and the services required. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the AG CSU's e-procurement portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering medical practice services or related areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this engagement, as they can contribute innovative solutions to the delivery of GP services. Attending the Market Engagement Event will allow potential bidders to understand the commissioners' strategies and needs, setting the stage for future competitive procurement opportunities. ## Notice Advertisement for Market Engagement Event EU Supply Project Ref - project_ 35729 - Willowbank GP Surgery related procurement Short Description The NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands (Shropshire & Staffordshire Primary Care Team) and NHS Stoke-on-Trent Clinical Commissioning Group (collectively referred to as the Commissioners from this point onwards) intend to procure GP Services (APMS form of contract) for the Willow Bank Surgery which will also include responsibility of running the branch surgery located in Longton. As a result, acting on behalf of the Commissioners, Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AG CSU), would like to invite all potential bidders to a Market Engagement Event that has been planned to take place at 11:00am on Thursday 1st August 2019. The market engagement event has been arranged to provide information about: * Stoke-on-Trent CCG's strategy for the GP services; * Overview of the Willow Bank Surgery; * The upcoming procurement for providing GP services at the Willow Bank and its branch surgery. (The Willow Bank surgery is located at Meir Primary Care Centre, Weston Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AB whereas its branch surgery is in Longton.) * The procurement process (including indicative timeline) and * "hints and tips" relating to the procurement. Details of the event are as follows: Thursday 01st August 2019 11.00am - 1pm Venue - NHS Stoke on Trent Clinical Commissioning Group's offices, Smithfield One Building, Stoke on Trent, ST1 4FA To attend this event please visit the AG CSU's e-procurement portal by clicking on the following web link (https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu) and search for the project referenced 35729. Once in the project, please register your interest there. Please register your organisation's interest by 3pm Tuesday 30th July 2019. NOTE: An expression of interest in this Market Engagement event will not automatically entitle your involvement in any future procurement exercise. Any procurement conducted as a result of this event will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when it is published. Additional information: An expression of interest in this Market Engagement event will not automatically entitle your involvement in any future procurement exercise. Any procurement conducted as a result of this event will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when it is published. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb4fb72d-d745-469c-82fc-41a3f9ed0b06 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2019 | | 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 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2019 at 15:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb4fb72d-d745-469c-82fc-41a3f9ed0b06 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb4fb72d-d745-469c-82fc-41a3f9ed0b06 23rd July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf0e916a-32d4-4a7b-802a-a9f227edaaa1 Previous advertisement for the Market Assessment Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7507e49c-0d5e-4d8d-8cca-4801559dc32a Advertisement for the Market Engagement Event - http://NHSAGCSU'se-procurementportal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu ## Notice URLs - http://NHS - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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