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title: "Market Engagement Event for Brownsover Medical Centre, Bow Fell, Rugby"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2018-03-06"
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# Market Engagement Event for Brownsover Medical Centre, Bow Fell, Rugby

Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37f1eeb4-e2b7-4adc-b210-dc8a117eacdb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Market Engagement Event for Brownsover Medical Centre, Bow Fell, Rugby" is managed by Arden & GEM CSU on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East and NHS Coventry & Rugby CCG. Currently in the planning stage, the event will take place on 9 March 2018 in Rugby, West Midlands, and aims to inform potential providers about the intention to procure Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS). Stakeholders are encouraged to express their interest in attending by 12.00 noon on 8 March 2018. The contract will be awarded for five years beginning on 1 December 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare sector looking to expand their service offerings. Companies that can provide primary care solutions, enhance patient experiences, or develop innovative approaches to health delivery will find this tender particularly beneficial. As the procurement follows an open process, businesses of various sizes, especially those experienced in public sector contracts, should consider entering this market to leverage growth opportunities.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE RE-ARRANGED MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT NOW SCHEDULED FOR 9 MARCH 2018. Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AG CSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (West Midlands) and NHS Coventry & Rugby CCG would like to invite potential Providers to attend a Market Engagement Event which will inform the market of the intention to procure Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for Brownsover Medical Practice in Rugby. The contract arising from this procurement will be between the successful Provider and NHS England (National Health Service Commissioning Board) and NHS Coventry & Rugby CCG as delegated commissioners on behalf of NHS England. AGCSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). It is anticipated that this procurement will follow an open process consisting of an ITT stage. The provision of the services will enable the Commissioners to improve Primary Care Services in relation to primary care access , provide care closer to home, improve patient experience, promotion of health and well-being and early intervention and prevention. Improving patient outcomes are focal points of the procurement of healthcare services within NHS Coventry & Rugby CCG. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidder for a period of 5 years, with a service commencement date of 1 December 2018. TUPE will be applicable to this contract. The contract value over the contract period will be confirmed at the Market Engagement Event. The ITT documentation will be available through the Arden & GEM CSU procurement portal http://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk from 19 March 2018 for all completed ITT bids to be submitted by 10.00am on 16 April 2018. The opportunity notices will be located on the following websites: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search http://ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do The Market Engagement Event will take place at 12.00 noon to 2.00pm on Friday 9 March 2018 at The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby, CV21 2LN - http://www.bennhall.com/ If you would like to attend the market engagement event then please complete the expression of interest on the Arden & GEM CSU procurement Portal - pqq_463: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. Details on how to access the portal are provided below. The Market Engagement event will give Providers; - An overview of Service to be provided - Provide details of the contract type, length and particular conditions - Explain the procurement process and the anticipated timelines Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are restricted to no more than 2 persons per organisation. Please ensure you have expressed an interest in attending the event by no later than 12.00 Noon 8 March 2018. Additional information: Please note that an expression of interest in this market event will not automatically entitle Providers 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 may be published The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal Arden and GEM CSU Procurement Portal in this procurement exercise. To access (please see web link).: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - From the Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link - Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal - Complete your organisation & personal details - Choose a memorable username and submit You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage - Login with your unique username & password - From the suppliers reserved area click - PQQ/ITTs Open to All Suppliers - Browse the PQQ's and select pqq_463 - Note the Details buttons on the left for Navigation and the Actions below - Click the 'Express Interest' action this will move the PQQ from the PQQ's Open to All Suppliers area to your 'My PQQs' area. There is a technical error on the form, but the Commissioners can confirm that this tender is suitable for SME's and VCSEs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2c8b0-4dba-45f1-85fb-1aac11a8751c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 2018 |
| 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2018 at 09:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2c8b0-4dba-45f1-85fb-1aac11a8751c
- 1 Mar 2018 at 15:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2c8b0-4dba-45f1-85fb-1aac11a8751c
- 1 Mar 2018 at 15:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2c8b0-4dba-45f1-85fb-1aac11a8751c
- 21 Feb 2018 at 19:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2c8b0-4dba-45f1-85fb-1aac11a8751c
- 16 Feb 2018 at 09:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2c8b0-4dba-45f1-85fb-1aac11a8751c
- 16 Feb 2018 at 09:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2c8b0-4dba-45f1-85fb-1aac11a8751c
- 16 Feb 2018 at 09:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2c8b0-4dba-45f1-85fb-1aac11a8751c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2c8b0-4dba-45f1-85fb-1aac11a8751c
  6th March 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Arden & GEM CSU e-Procurement Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do
- http://www.bennhall.com/
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search

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