--- title: "APMS for Extended Access to Primary Care for Watford and Three Rivers Locality" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b0f6847-1bfe-4296-a1fd-54527f195983" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b0f6847-1bfe-4296-a1fd-54527f195983" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b0f6847-1bfe-4296-a1fd-54527f195983.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b0f6847-1bfe-4296-a1fd-54527f195983.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARDEN & GEM CSU" published: "2018-10-09" --- # APMS for Extended Access to Primary Care for Watford and Three Rivers Locality Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b0f6847-1bfe-4296-a1fd-54527f195983 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b0f6847-1bfe-4296-a1fd-54527f195983) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b0f6847-1bfe-4296-a1fd-54527f195983.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) is currently conducting a procurement process for the "APMS for Extended Access to Primary Care for Watford and Three Rivers Locality." This tender falls under the medical practice and related services category and is specifically aimed at delivering Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) to ensure primary care access between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, seven days a week. The procurement is in the planning stage with an open procurement method, and interested providers must submit their bids by 8 November 2018. The contract value is estimated at £1,178,046 per year, totalling £3,534,138 over a three-year period, with service delivery commencing on 1 April 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in primary care services. Providers capable of offering extended access to medical services in the East of England are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, ensuring a competitive pool of experienced and qualified candidates. Engaging in this contract can contribute to the growth of businesses by expanding their service offerings and increasing their market presence in primary healthcare delivery. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Herts Valley CCG (referred to as the Commissioners), is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Providers to deliver Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Extended Access to Primary Care for Watford and Three Rivers Locality. Arden and GEM CSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015(the "Regulations"). The Service is being procured under "Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services". Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authorities intend to hold themselves bound by any of the Regulations. The General Practice Forward View sets out a requirement for Primary Care Services to be accessible between 8.00am - 8.00pm, 7 days a week. This has led to a national need to introduce GP Extended Access. Providers must ensure the ability for extended access to boost overall capacity and reduce demand during normal working hours, both in Primary Care and as part of a wider system approach. This service will cover all of the registered population of Watford and Three Rivers locality. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidder for a period of 3 years, with a service commencement date of 1 April 2019. The estimated contract value is PS1,178,046 for each year, overall contract value over 3 Year Contract Period = PS3,534,138. The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal in this procurement exercise. Suppliers Instructions: How to Express Interest in this Tender i) Register and log onto the portal at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ii) Express interest by: a) selecting response to advert and ITT (ref: itt_1035) b) select Open Access ITT c) search for and access listing related to this contract and view details d) click on Express Interest link iii) Once you have expressed interest, access the My ITTs page where you can complete the questionnaire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c1ffb9-d961-4fc7-b2d0-e809cf144fab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,534,138 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARDEN & GEM CSU | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2018 at 07:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c1ffb9-d961-4fc7-b2d0-e809cf144fab - 8 Oct 2018 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c1ffb9-d961-4fc7-b2d0-e809cf144fab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c1ffb9-d961-4fc7-b2d0-e809cf144fab 9th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Arden & GEM CSU Procurement Portal Link ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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