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title: "NHS North Kirklees CCG Extended Access Provision - Market Test"
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# NHS North Kirklees CCG Extended Access Provision - Market Test

Buyer: N H S GREATER HUDDERSFIELD C C G  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45a300d1-d35d-4a36-aa40-ab6d456e4e16

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## Summary

The NHS Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has initiated a tender process titled "NHS North Kirklees CCG Extended Access Provision - Market Test." This procurement falls under the health services industry and is set in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The planning stage is currently underway, with key engagement deadlines, including the end date for expressions of interest on 23 February 2018. The pilot for this service is scheduled to commence on 24 March 2018, and the procurement process will be open from 12 October to 5 November 2017, inviting suitably qualified organisations to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in extended access services to engage with the NHS. Businesses that are well-suited for this tender include those with experience in delivering integrated health services, particularly those capable of effectively managing clinical operations across multiple sites. Providers with a track record in patient engagement and a strong collaborative approach with local practices will be especially competitive. Interested parties should register on the e-procurement portal to express their interest and participate in the forthcoming tender process.

## Notice

This notice is published on behalf of North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner). The purpose is to gauge market interest with the potential for procuring extended access provision as per the guidance from NHS England - https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/gpfv/redesign/improving-access/ and the NHS Operational planning and contracting guidance 2017/19 - https://www.england.nhs.uk/deliver-forward-view/ and the NHS England 7 Core Requirements (see attached document). The Commissioner is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to work collaboratively to deliver this service for a 12 month pilot period. The pilot will commence 24th March 2018. A full evaluation will take place following the first 4 months of service delivery and this will inform the service specification for a longer term extended access service which will be procured during 2018/19. Extended access should include the following elements: * Working at scale * Integration with other providers to maximise existing infrastructure, minimise set up costs and collaborative approaches to ensure clinical capacity is sufficient * Provision of routine (pre-bookable) and urgent (same day) appointments for all patients registered with a NKCCG member practice which should include pro-rota allocation of appointments per practice per day * Direct booking available to all NKCCG member practices, Local Care Direct, PC Streaming and NHS111 - other organisations may be added * A range of services to meet the needs of the local population as identified through patient engagement * A range of appointment types and clinical staffing * Be operational 365 days a year Location of services should take into consideration: * Outcome of patient survey * Is there parking? * Are there good public transport links? * Is there access to a pharmacy during all opening hours? If not how far would a patient have to travel? * Is the building fully accessible for patients with additional needs? * Would existing IT infrastructure be sufficient for additional services to be run from the building? * Is there a reception area and enough clinical space/ rooms to deliver the service now and in the future? Any potential locations will be subject to agreement with the CCG prior to service delivery. Additional information: Potential providers wishing to express an interest in delivering this service and participating in any future tender process are asked to provide the following: 1. Details of any experience you have in delivering/managing similar services and integration with other health care providers 2. Examples of engagement with NKCCG patients and member practices and plans of future engagement 3. Examples of working collaboratively with NKCCG member practices and other providers and any plans for future collaboration 4. Details of how the provider will market the service to patients 5. As part of your response you must upload a proposed lead provider extended access service model including: * Location of services (taking into account locally set requirements as per description of service) * Timing of appointments (subject to outcome of further engagement work) * Clinical skill mix/workforce plan for delivering appointments * Recognition of patient and GP member practice feedback and engagement plan * Provision of direct booking * Use of existing infrastructure including IT and estates If you would like to submit a response for this service, please express your interest by registering on the e-procurement portal website: www.nhssourcing.co.uk, reference number pqq_29396. Once registered, potential providers will be able to complete and upload their submission. This procurement will be open from 12 October - 5 November 2017. For further information please contact brenda.powell@greaterhuddersfieldccg.nhs.uk. Please note that an expression of interest in delivering the extended access service is not a tender response. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the tender process nor does it infer any special status on those providers who do submit an interest. The market response will be used to inform the commissioner's view as to any future process to select the most suitable provider to meet its commissioning intentions. This expression of interest does not commit North Kirklees CCG to undertake the procurement of the extended access service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db48654-10e0-4538-9fab-20c117ffdeae |
| 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 | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | N H S GREATER HUDDERSFIELD C C G |
| Locality | DEWSBURY |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF12 8DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Dewsbury East |
| Westminster constituency | Dewsbury and Batley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2017 at 11:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db48654-10e0-4538-9fab-20c117ffdeae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db48654-10e0-4538-9fab-20c117ffdeae
  12th October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/710466ee-c5e6-4d1f-a1c6-a60fcd32905d
  NHS England 7 Core Requirements
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  e-procurement portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northkirkleesccg.nhs.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/deliver-forward-view/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/gpfv/redesign/improving-access/

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