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title: "Provision of GP Services (APMS) at Clapham Road Surgery, Bedford"
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# Provision of GP Services (APMS) at Clapham Road Surgery, Bedford

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dbdba4b-9e2e-45bf-addc-d8988b4ffaae

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking qualified providers to deliver GP services at Clapham Road Surgery in Bedford, under a contract titled "Provision of GP Services (APMS)". This open procurement is classified under health services (CPV 85100000) and is currently in the tender stage. The tender period will close on 30th October 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st January 2018 and run until 31st March 2019, with no option for extension. The project location falls within the East Midlands and East of England regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in primary care, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract specifically considers their suitability. Providers with relevant qualifications and experience in delivering medical services in a community setting may find this an ideal opportunity to bolster their portfolio and engage with a significant health authority.

## Notice

Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (Arden&GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS England (Central Midlands) and Bedfordshire CCG (referred to as the Commissioner(s)) under joint commissioning arrangements is seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver primary care medical services at Clapham Road Surgery, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7PW. The contract duration is 15 months from the commencement date of 1st January 2018 until the 31st March 2019, there will be no option to extend beyond this period. Please see published documentation for further detail. BravoSolution eTendering Portal URL:- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) -eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details -Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the user-name/password - Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT (itt_590) to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of on-line and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59171fd-e06a-4b6d-919b-5ea3d44f2e4b |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN3 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2017 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59171fd-e06a-4b6d-919b-5ea3d44f2e4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59171fd-e06a-4b6d-919b-5ea3d44f2e4b
  13th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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