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title: "Provision of Primary Care Out of Hours Services"
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# Provision of Primary Care Out of Hours Services

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44e87c7d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to award a contract for the "Provision of Primary Care Out of Hours Services," an initiative aimed at serving over 635,000 residents in Gloucestershire. This procurement falls under the health services category and is currently in the award stage. The estimated contract value ranges between £5.3 million and £5.9 million for a period of 10 months, starting from 1 June 2017 and potentially extending for an additional 12 months. Interested parties were required to submit their Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) by 21 October 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare services, particularly those that can provide innovative, cost-effective solutions in a collaborative environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those experienced in delivering integrated urgent care services. This initiative also allows businesses to align themselves with NHS strategies, potentially leading to longer-term contracts as the CCG is considering a broader urgent care strategy beginning April 2018.

## Notice

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) serves a population of more than 635,000 people and is responsible for commissioning Primary Care Out of Hours Services for the patients of Gloucestershire. The CCG wishes to re-procure this service and invites Expressions of Interest from qualified and experienced providers. The CCG is seeking an innovative and Value for Money (VfM) service (or services) which will deliver high quality out of hours care to patients registered with practices within Gloucestershire as an integral part of the wider urgent care system The aims and objectives of this service are to: * To be the point of contact for the Primary Care Out of Hours service. * To provide primary care out of hours urgent care for those patients who cannot reasonably wait until the in-hours primary care service is available again. * To provide a clear local patient care pathway which integrates and collaborates with the major health and social care providers in Gloucestershire. * To provide telephone and face to face clinical assessment. * To provide urgent medical cover out of hours to inpatients in community hospitals within Gloucestershire. * To support, where clinically appropriate, the admission of patients seen during the OOH period direct to Community Hospital Beds. * To work closely with the local provider of Extended GP Access (known as Choice Plus) to ensure alignment and integration across the OOH and Choice Plus Services and maximise productivity across both services. * To provide enhanced levels of clinical advice to patients and HCPs (including Paramedics) The above list is not exhaustive and full details of the required services will be outlined in the service specification. Bidders should be aware that existing staff groups may be eligible for TUPE transfer under any new contract let. Estimated 10 month contract values for the service are between PS5.3m and PS5.9m, (these values are for guidance only and formal figures will be provided in the tender documentation). NHS Gloucestershire CCG intends to award a new contract for a period of 10 months. The CCG plans to incorporate the option of a 12 month extension within this contract. The CCG is considering its wider urgent care strategy and plans to offer a longer term contract from 1 April 2018 via competitive tender. Organisations interested in providing this service should request a Memorandum of Information (MOI) and Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) by contacting Paul Wilkinson, Procurement Specialist, NHS Gloucestershire CCG at paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net no later than 5pm Tuesday 18 October 2016. Competed SSQs must be returned no later than 5pm, Friday 21 October 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47ae014d-7708-4d14-a69c-16c985fff5f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,732,728 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 4FE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote |
| Westminster constituency | North Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2017 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47ae014d-7708-4d14-a69c-16c985fff5f3
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704e2352-194a-49af-b7d4-ffa790f351fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47ae014d-7708-4d14-a69c-16c985fff5f3
  2nd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704e2352-194a-49af-b7d4-ffa790f351fa
  3rd October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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