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title: "Alternative Provider Medical Service Blackburn with Darwen"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52a245c2-739c-42d8-ae01-7f497415c499"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT"
published: "2017-06-26"
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# Alternative Provider Medical Service Blackburn with Darwen

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52a245c2-739c-42d8-ae01-7f497415c499

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## Summary

The North Of England Commissioning Support is initiating a procurement process for the "Alternative Provider Medical Service Blackburn with Darwen". This process is classified under health and social work services and is taking place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently at the planning stage, the engagement end date for this tender is set for 23rd February 2018. The organisation aims to gather market insights through a Request for Information (RFI) to better inform the upcoming procurement. Communications regarding this tender will be conducted electronically through a designated portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those providing medical and social services. Companies specialising in alternative provider medical services, healthcare consultancy, or technology solutions for healthcare delivery would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their footprint in the North West of England, providing valuable services to enhance local health outcomes.

## Notice

In order to gain further market intelligence on the proposed APMS contract for Waterside Surgery and Bentham Road Health Centre NHS England (North) is publishing a Request for Information documentation. The information gained from this exercise will help guide the upcoming procurement process. NECS is working for and on behalf of NHS England North (Lancashire & South Cumbria) and is publishing a Request for Information (RFI) to gain an understanding of the markets views regarding an Alternative Provider Medical Service. These services are currently being delivered from Waterside Surgery Health and Wellbeing Centre, Infirmary Street, Blackburn, BB2 3SF and Bentham Road Health Centre, Bentham Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4QD NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this market engagement and communicate with providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communication with NECS, including your submission will be conducted via the portal at https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS hosted by PROACTIS. Any queries, or if you are having problems registering on the portal you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: suppliersupport@proactis.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50f278df-0959-4bcb-a1ea-768b66ebece0 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | THORNABY TS17 6BL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2017 at 08:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50f278df-0959-4bcb-a1ea-768b66ebece0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50f278df-0959-4bcb-a1ea-768b66ebece0
  26th June 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS

## Provenance

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