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title: "Zero Tolerance Patient Scheme for NHS England North (Lancashire)"
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# Zero Tolerance Patient Scheme for NHS England North (Lancashire)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND NORTH (LANCASHIRE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f25681a-097b-4be6-9d51-a08931891e0d

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## Summary

NHS England North (Lancashire) is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Zero Tolerance Patient Scheme," aiming to provide a secure medical environment for patients exhibiting aggressive or challenging behaviour. The tender is classified under health and social work services (CPV code: 85000000) and is set to close on 6th January 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2017 and will run until 30th April 2022, with the service being delivered through an open procurement method via an APMS contract. Interested parties must register their interest to obtain further details.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, especially those specialising in providing medical services within secure environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their service offerings and contribute to patient care in the Lancashire area. The involvement of North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) in the procurement process indicates a structured approach, fostering collaboration and accessibility for potential providers.

## Notice

NHS England North (Lancashire) are looking to commission a provider to deliver a Zero Tolerance Patient Scheme.The purpose of the scheme is to ensure that patients who have presented in their GP Practice with aggressive/challenging and sometimes violent behaviour can receive high quality general medical provision within a secure environment, which will be accessible to patients on the scheme across the five Local Development Plan areas of Lancashire. The Scheme will be delivered via an APMS contract. North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) will be supporting the procurement of this service.NECS will be utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers. Please see 'Additional Information' for details on how to register and key dates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17be869d-be7d-4ced-9819-21cfdee84696 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| 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 ENGLAND NORTH (LANCASHIRE) |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 8DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Sharoe Green |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2016 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17be869d-be7d-4ced-9819-21cfdee84696

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17be869d-be7d-4ced-9819-21cfdee84696
  6th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC135496
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/north/contact-us/

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