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title: "PROCUREMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF APMS OF SPECIALIST HOMELESS PRACTICE"
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# PROCUREMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF APMS OF SPECIALIST HOMELESS PRACTICE

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d534169-2c61-4308-afc3-4bae37f7701e

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## Summary

The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board is conducting a procurement process for the provision of Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) of Specialist Homeless Practice. The contract is valued at £6,444,315 with an annual value estimated at £429,621. The procurement stage involves a bespoke, single-stage application process similar to the Open Procedure. The tender period ends on 28th October 2022, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st April 2023 and end on 31st March 2028. The procurement is focused on health services and social work, with delivery addresses in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for experienced and capable providers to offer Primary Care APMS Specialist Homeless Services within the integrated model proposed. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. Businesses with expertise in health services and social work, particularly those with experience in delivering care to homeless populations, are encouraged to apply. The procurement method aims to streamline the application process, offering a clear opportunity for eligible businesses to engage with the contracting authority and contribute to addressing the healthcare needs of homeless individuals in the region.

## Notice

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board is inviting suitably experienced and capable providers to apply for the Procurement for the Provision of Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) of Specialist Homeless Practice which will be used by the Contracting Authority to provide Primary Care APMS Specialist Homeless Services, for eligible patients. The Service provision should involve APMS Services of Specialist Homeless Practice delivered in an integrated way with other providers to ensure patients have the best care possible in a 'one-stop-shop' environment. This will also involve taking care directly to patients where that is necessary and appropriate and getting hard to reach patients registered with the service. The model also ensures that patients are mainstreamed as soon as they are ready and actively identified and deducted from the list once they have left the area. The services provided should also contribute to the reduction in A&E attendances and emergency admissions by homeless people. Please see the ITT Tender Documentation and Specification for further details regarding the required service delivery. Additional information: NHS North West London Integrated Care Board is inviting suitably experienced and capable providers to apply for the Procurement for the Provision of Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) of Specialist Homeless Practice which will be used by the Contracting Authority to provide Primary Care APMS Specialist Homeless Services, for eligible patients. The Service provision should involve APMS Services of Specialist Homeless Practice delivered in an integrated way with other providers to ensure patients have the best care possible in a 'one-stop-shop' environment. This will also involve taking care directly to patients where that is necessary and appropriate and getting hard to reach patients registered with the service. The model also ensures that patients are mainstreamed as soon as they are ready and actively identified and deducted from the list once they have left the area. The services provided should also contribute to the reduction in A&E attendances and emergency admissions by homeless people. Please see the ITT Tender Documentation and Specification for further details regarding the required service delivery. The Expectation is for NWL to have a maximum total contract value (including any potential extensions) is PS6,444,315 with an annual value estimated at PS429,621 per annum plus any nationally agreed uplift. For full details of the Service and any additional information regarding this Procurement please see bellow documentation that can be accessed VIA SAP Ariba reference WS1158291648 here: http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/14228532 Document 1: INVITATION TO TENDER - BIDDER INSTRUCTIONS Document 2: SERVICE SPECIFICATION, MOI, CONTRACT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Document 3: QUESTIONNAIRES, STATEMENTS & DELARATIONS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a521aed6-45ed-4eed-9752-d50f7284f2a3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - The procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single-stage application process akin to the Open Procedure. |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,444,315 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 5JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2022 at 13:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a521aed6-45ed-4eed-9752-d50f7284f2a3
- 28 Sep 2022 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a521aed6-45ed-4eed-9752-d50f7284f2a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a521aed6-45ed-4eed-9752-d50f7284f2a3
  25th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/14228532
- https://www.nwlondonics.nhs.uk/about-the-ics

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