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title: "NHSE805 St George and Riverside Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board"
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# NHSE805 St George and Riverside Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fb22180-2a78-4179-ba5e-526a9a56658f

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support, on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, is conducting a procurement process for the provision of St George and Riverside Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS). The contract term is for an initial period of 7 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The tender closed on 11th September 2023, with a total contract value of GBP 8,454,341. This procurement falls under the Health services category and covers the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity provides SMEs in the Health services sector with a chance to engage in a competitive procurement process. Companies well-versed in providing medical services and operating within the specified region will find this opportunity suitable. The procurement method used is an open procedure (above threshold), allowing interested bidders to participate in the tender process. Key activities, including bid submissions and communication with the contracting authority, are managed electronically through the Atamis portal, ensuring fair access to all potential bidders.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Contracting Authority), who are undertaking a procurement to commission St George and Riverside Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Contracting Authority) who are undertaking a procurement to commission St George and Riverside Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS). The contract term is for an initial period of 7 years commencing on 28 February 2024, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of tenders was by 12 noon on 11 September 2023 Additional information Firstly, the "Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006" as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014" (TUPE) may apply to this contract. However, Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Secondly, previous publication concerning this procedure publication reference 2023/S 000-013094 on Find a Tender Service ( FTS). NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including bid submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm Tender documentation was available on the e-tendering site from 09 August 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58756856-f5d7-4e35-a575-c19f71fd3c56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | 23 May 2023 |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2024 - 27 Feb 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,454,341 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,454,341 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTRAHEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58756856-f5d7-4e35-a575-c19f71fd3c56
- 9 Aug 2023 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901cc6cb-968c-40ea-9de8-cf9067abdea2
- 9 May 2023 at 10:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebbf008-1fcd-459b-a1c4-db2aaa4a549b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58756856-f5d7-4e35-a575-c19f71fd3c56
  6th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901cc6cb-968c-40ea-9de8-cf9067abdea2
  9th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebbf008-1fcd-459b-a1c4-db2aaa4a549b
  9th May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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