--- title: "NHSE613 Alternative Provider Medical Service - Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fdf6522-c594-4bcc-9b01-35097b2691e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fdf6522-c594-4bcc-9b01-35097b2691e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fdf6522-c594-4bcc-9b01-35097b2691e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fdf6522-c594-4bcc-9b01-35097b2691e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST" published: "2020-11-20" --- # NHSE613 Alternative Provider Medical Service - Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice Buyer: NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fdf6522-c594-4bcc-9b01-35097b2691e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fdf6522-c594-4bcc-9b01-35097b2691e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fdf6522-c594-4bcc-9b01-35097b2691e7.json) ## Summary The NHS England and NHS Improvement North West is seeking tenders for the "NHSE613 Alternative Provider Medical Service - Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice." This procurement process falls under the health services category and is being conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, which will be awarded as part of an open procurement method, has a duration of 10 years, with an optional 5-year extension depending on performance, with the service expected to commence on 1 April 2021. The deadline for submissions is set for 12:00 noon on 16 December 2020, and tender documents have been made available since 16 November 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the health services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in providing alternative medical services, as well as those experienced in public health contracts and community engagement, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement not only allows for potential revenue growth but also enables businesses to contribute positively to the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the communities served. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West (the Contracting Authority) and NHS Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner) who has full delegated authority to commission an Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for the patients currently registered with Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice.The contract term will be 10 years with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The contract will commence with effect from 01 April 2021.The basic principles that mirror those of the Open Procurement route will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider:(a) How, what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and(b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement.Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being.The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services.NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the in-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsuIt is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the in-tend helpdesk via:support@in-tend.com or call us on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pmTender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 16 November 2020.The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon 16 December 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0070c933-07a6-49c7-bbfa-7fcc3c1d7e52 | | 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 | 20 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2036 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR2 8DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | Sharoe Green | | Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 20 Nov 2020 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0070c933-07a6-49c7-bbfa-7fcc3c1d7e52 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0070c933-07a6-49c7-bbfa-7fcc3c1d7e52 20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV160800 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.necsu.nhs.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsuIt ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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