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title: "Improving Access to General Practice"
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# Improving Access to General Practice

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-624c4b0e-9b4c-4920-aa1c-55faf1d2ac9d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Improving Access to General Practice" was conducted by the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit. This contract, valued at £2,839,878, falls under the health services category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the tender period concluded on 30 April 2020. The contract is effective from 1 May 2020 until 31 March 2021, with a contract notice published on 30 April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those offering innovative solutions for general practice improvement. Large health service providers or organisations with a strong capability to support NHS initiatives would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The involvement of the NHS highlights a preference for established companies that can deliver consistent and high-quality service to enhance healthcare access.

## Notice

Improving Access to General Practice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/681f5d8a-8952-4af3-8ac6-b7eda0af6b48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,839,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,839,878 |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | TONBRIDGE |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN9 1RE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Cage Green & Angel |
| Westminster constituency | Tonbridge |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST KENT HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2020 at 06:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/681f5d8a-8952-4af3-8ac6-b7eda0af6b48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/681f5d8a-8952-4af3-8ac6-b7eda0af6b48
  30th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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