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title: "NHSE875a Invitation to Tender - Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) - Withnell Health Centre"
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# NHSE875a Invitation to Tender - Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) - Withnell Health Centre

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50d55895-453d-404a-8dd5-edecb63e49f7

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support, representing NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, has issued an Invitation to Tender for the commissioning of an Alternative Provider Medical Service at Withnell Health Centre in Chorley, UK. The contract, valued at £12,437,355 GBP, will last for 10 years with the potential for a 5-year extension. The procurement process follows open procedures and aims to assess the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in line with relevant regulations. The deadline for tender returns is 19th October 2022, with the contract expected to start on 1st April 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to participate in a long-term contract that prioritises economic, social, and environmental well-being. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete. Potential suppliers should ensure they meet the necessary criteria and are prepared to engage in a fair, open, and transparent procurement process to demonstrate their suitability for this contract.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support is working for and on behalf of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) (the Contracting Authority), to commission Withnell Health Centre Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS). Premises are mandatory and are located at Withnell Health Centre, Railway Road, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 7PS. The contract is for 10 years with the option to extend for 5 years subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authorities. The expected start date of the contract is 01 April 2023. The procurement will be available to view on the e-tendering portal on 7th September 2022, and the closing time and date for tender returns is by 12:00 noon on 19th October 2022. The basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open, and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to consider the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to "economic, social, and environmental well-being" by utilising the UK Government's Social Value Model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc2834e-bc84-4b87-adf3-9dc4a9344758 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,437,355 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOT AWARDED TO SUPPLIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc2834e-bc84-4b87-adf3-9dc4a9344758
- 7 Sep 2022 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c9bdca-04b4-4db7-8953-ecff0dd4b94c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc2834e-bc84-4b87-adf3-9dc4a9344758
  9th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c9bdca-04b4-4db7-8953-ecff0dd4b94c
  7th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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