--- title: "APMS for Specialist GP Services - Homeless & Refugees & Asylum Seekers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61521cf3-8cd0-4297-9bac-66fd983e4811" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61521cf3-8cd0-4297-9bac-66fd983e4811" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61521cf3-8cd0-4297-9bac-66fd983e4811.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61521cf3-8cd0-4297-9bac-66fd983e4811.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARDEN & GEM CSU" published: "2018-09-18" --- # APMS for Specialist GP Services - Homeless & Refugees & Asylum Seekers Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61521cf3-8cd0-4297-9bac-66fd983e4811 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61521cf3-8cd0-4297-9bac-66fd983e4811) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61521cf3-8cd0-4297-9bac-66fd983e4811.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Arden & GEM CSU, representing NHS England West Midlands and NHS Coventry & Rugby CCG, inviting tenders for "APMS for Specialist GP Services - Homeless & Refugees & Asylum Seekers." This service is focused on providing primary medical assistance to vulnerable patient groups in Coventry, with potential expansion into Rugby. The tender is currently in the active stage, using an open procurement method, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 10:00 am on 22 October 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2019 and will last for nearly five years, potentially valued at approximately £4.77 million. The delivery location is within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth among businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of delivering medical practices tailored to the needs of vulnerable populations, including the homeless and asylum seekers. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are particularly well-suited to compete, as they may possess the agility and experiential knowledge necessary to address the unique challenges faced by these communities. Bidders must demonstrate their understanding of pertinent legal, medical, and social issues affecting these groups to secure the contract. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England West Midlands and NHS Coventry & Rugby CCG would like to invite potential Providers to tender for APMS Services for Specialist GP Services for Homeless and Vulnerably Housed & Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Coventry. There is also potential for this service to be expanded to include a provision within Rugby during the life of the contract. AGCSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The contract arising from this procurement will be between the successful Provider and NHS England (National Health Service Commissioning Board) and NHS Coventry & Rugby CCG as delegated Commissioners on behalf of NHS England. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidder for a period of 4 years and 11 months, with a service commencement date of 1 April 2018. TUPE will be applicable to this contract. The Commissioners are commissioning a service primarily aimed at and meeting the needs of patients that are defined as Homeless (vulnerably housed), Asylum Seekers and Refugees within a practice setting. Bidders should be able to demonstrate that they have a full understanding of the patients' needs and that they are aware of key challenges that impact such vulnerable patient groups and can demonstrate that they are able to keep abreast of emerging issues i.e. such as legal, medical or social that is pertinent to this population. The Commissioners require one Service Provider to deliver both services. The successful Bidder will be awarded one APMS contract for the provision of primary medical services for both services. The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal in this procurement exercise. i) Register and log onto the portal at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ii) Express interest by: a) selecting response to advert and ITT (ref: itt_1033) b) select Open Access ITT c) search for and access listing related to this contract and view details d) click on Express Interest link iii) Once you have expressed interest, access the My ITTs page where you can complete the ITT questionnaire. Deadline for bid submission is 10.00am on 22 October 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622a296c-ef8e-4814-9211-858d316da9a6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,772,293 | | 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 | ARDEN & GEM CSU | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2018 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622a296c-ef8e-4814-9211-858d316da9a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622a296c-ef8e-4814-9211-858d316da9a6 18th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Arden & GEM CSU Procurement Portal ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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