--- title: "GP Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bb69164-2fd4-4ad6-ab2e-b755f4a836af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bb69164-2fd4-4ad6-ab2e-b755f4a836af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bb69164-2fd4-4ad6-ab2e-b755f4a836af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bb69164-2fd4-4ad6-ab2e-b755f4a836af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2019-03-15" --- # GP Services Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bb69164-2fd4-4ad6-ab2e-b755f4a836af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bb69164-2fd4-4ad6-ab2e-b755f4a836af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bb69164-2fd4-4ad6-ab2e-b755f4a836af.json) ## Summary The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for GP Services, scheduled to take place at the Richardson Community Hospital in Barnard Castle, North East England. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement event set for 4th April 2019. Interested parties must express their interest by 12 Noon on 29th March 2019. The aim is to discuss the future vision for the services provided in community hospitals, as the current contract will expire at the end of September 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the healthcare sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical services. Businesses that can contribute innovative care solutions and collaborative models to enhance patient services in community hospitals will be well-positioned to compete. Attending the engagement event will also allow prospective bidders to understand the expectations and requirements from the NHS Trust, further aiding their preparations for future submissions. ## Notice Market Engagement Event, Thursday 4th April 2019 at the Richardson Community Hospital, Barnard Castle. The contract between the GP provider(s) and County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) relating to the provision of medical cover during specified hours to patients in three of the Community Hospitals is due to expire at the end of September 2019. This market engagement event will provide a brief summary of the current situation and an opportunity to generate discussion about the future vision of the services. Through the new integration agenda created by the recent CDDFT Community Services reconfiguration, it is anticipated that all parties concerned with patients and staff in these community hospitals can help design the preferred outcome in support of these dynamic local services. It is clear community hospitals play an important role in the local community but there is more we can do to improve the care as part of a pathway working collaboratively in the best interests of the patients. This event will provide the platform for that discussion to take place and shape the future model of care for these hospitals. Ultimately supporting the information needed for the formation of the tender specification. For further information please refer to the attached Procurement Plan; To express your interest to attend this event please log onto the link below; https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4062&Culture=en-GB Please note that the closing date for expressing interest is 12 Noon on Friday 29th March 2019. Additional information: Please note that the closing date for expressing your interest to attend this event is 12 Noon on Friday 29th March 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f7953f-c128-44a1-8757-f44def7714e9 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Mar 2019 | | 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | DARLINGTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL3 6HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington | | Local authority | Darlington | | Electoral ward | Pierremont | | Westminster constituency | Darlington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2019 at 13:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f7953f-c128-44a1-8757-f44def7714e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f7953f-c128-44a1-8757-f44def7714e9 15th March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8578cde-18c6-441f-a1cf-048f1d9ebf8a GP Services Engagement Event - https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4062&Culture=en-GB Express of Interest to attend the Engagement Event ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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