--- title: "PROVISION OF AN ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER OF MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) CONTRACT FOR NHS WEST LEICESTERSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67c36cae-3f33-4238-8822-6bc5fcbc06e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67c36cae-3f33-4238-8822-6bc5fcbc06e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67c36cae-3f33-4238-8822-6bc5fcbc06e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67c36cae-3f33-4238-8822-6bc5fcbc06e0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU" published: "2021-05-12" --- # PROVISION OF AN ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER OF MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) CONTRACT FOR NHS WEST LEICESTERSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67c36cae-3f33-4238-8822-6bc5fcbc06e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67c36cae-3f33-4238-8822-6bc5fcbc06e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67c36cae-3f33-4238-8822-6bc5fcbc06e0.json) ## Summary NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting a tender for the "Provision of an Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) Contract" for NHS West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group. This procurement process, initiated on 12th May 2021, seeks a qualified provider to deliver medical services at Thurmaston Health Centre, Leicestershire, starting on 1st October 2021. The contract, which is valued at approximately £9.39 million over a potential ten-year term, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon on 9th June 2021. The procurement will follow an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime for healthcare services, allowing any interested providers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in primary care delivery or integrated health services. Companies that can demonstrate innovation in service provision, ability to enhance patient engagement, and expertise in digital technology to improve healthcare access will be well-suited to compete. The NHS is particularly interested in providers that can contribute to addressing health inequalities and ensuring continuity of care, making this an appealing opportunity for both established providers and new entrants in the health sector. ## Notice This is a call for competition. NHS West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (WL CCG) is seeking to commission a provider to deliver medical services at Thurmaston Health Centre, Leicestershire under an Alternative Provider of Medical Services contract from the 1st of October 2021 for a weighted population of 6,703 patients. The current contract is operating under caretaker arrangements that are due to expire on the 30th of September 2021. The Commissioners wish to receive responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified and experienced Providers with the necessary skill and experience (or a demonstrable ability to provide the skill and experience) to provide the range of services required. This new procurement process (launched in May 2021) is entirely separate to a recent abandoned procurement for these services, and all Bids received will be considered entirely independently of all proceedings associated with the previous procedure. The contract shall be for a term of five (5) years from the Service start date with the possibility of extending the term by up to another 5 years beyond the initial contracted term at the Commissioner's request. The contract start date is 1st of October 2021. The contract value for this service is variable, and estimated to be PS938,513 at 2021/22 prices, and up to a total PS9.39m over the potential 10-years of the contract (including extensions). Please note that the Commissioner will reject bids that do not meet the sustainability test (as defined in the ITT Annex 7, paragraph 1.4). The service will be commissioned via an open type procurement process according to the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Contract Regulations 2015 for healthcare services advertised to all providers which is proportionate to the value and complexity of the service and contract. The invitation to tender (ITT) will be available from 12th May 2021 on the ML CSU Bravo portal (see below) and it will have a deadline for submissions of 12:00 noon on 9th June 2021. Bidder clarifications may be submitted to the Commissioner (via the ML CSU Bravo portal only) during the procurement process up to 17:00 on 2nd June 2021. We recommend current providers of similar services, providers who may be interested in providing this service, or other stakeholders who may have an interest in providing this to register on the MLCSU eProcurement portal Bravo (Jaggaer) to register their interest and get access to the ITT and all the documentation. Additional information: The aim of the service is to deliver all essential, additional and enhanced primary care services to all registered patients at the practice. The Commissioner is seeking innovation in the provision of integrated primary care services, which align to both the national and local strategic plans, i.e.: a) 'Do things differently': o develop new ways to improve access and service delivery; o improve integration and collaborative working with local health and social care providers, including Primary Care Networks; o improve engagement with patients in the development of integrated primary care services ensuring the patient has more control over their own health and the care they receive. b) Preventing illness, tackling health inequalities: o promote physical and psychological well-being and self- care; o addressing health inequalities to improve patient outcomes. c) 'Provide world class care for major health problems' through: o improved continuity of care; o clinical audit; o appropriate risk assessment to promote early diagnosis of chronic disease; o improved long term condition management. d) Making better use of data and digital technology: o supporting the 'digital first' approach with clinically safe, NHS approved digital technology to improve access, increase patient choice, and improve quality and outcomes. e) Backing the workforce: o providing a GP-led service with appropriate clinical oversight to support the multi- disciplinary practice team; o providing and supporting all staff holistically, ensuring personal development, promoting confidence and greater staff satisfaction. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35cceecb-dc48-4705-b2fc-221e86235296 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,380,000 | | 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 | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 12 May 2021 at 17:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35cceecb-dc48-4705-b2fc-221e86235296 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35cceecb-dc48-4705-b2fc-221e86235296 12th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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