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title: "General Medical Services - Alston Medical Practice"
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# General Medical Services - Alston Medical Practice

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73629d73-bb75-428e-ae0e-21050a214cae

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support is planning to procure General Medical Services for the Alston Medical Practice in North Cumbria. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is set to commence from 1st April 2023, with market engagement anticipated to begin in April 2022. The total budget for this procurement is £200,000, and the method of procurement will be an open procedure, in accordance with relevant legislation for the delivery of GP services to a population of 2,241 in the area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in healthcare services. Companies that can deliver high-quality medical services, particularly in rural settings, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance visibility in the healthcare sector while contributing to community health and wellbeing in North Cumbria.

## Notice

NHS North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group intend to procure GP Services for the population of Alston, North Cumbria in line with relevant legislation. Alston Medical Practice is a rural dispensing practice, attached to the Ruth Lancaster James Community Hospital to a registered population of 2,241 (weighted population 3,012.07) as of October 2021. It is anticipated that engagement with the market for delivery of future services will commence in April 2022, with new services to be delivered from 01 April 2023. Additional information: NHS North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group intend to procure GP Services for the population of Alston, North Cumbria in line with relevant legislation. Alston Medical Practice is a rural dispensing practice, attached to the Ruth Lancaster James Community Hospital to a registered population of 2,241 (weighted population 3,012.07) as of October 2021. It is anticipated that engagement with the market for delivery of future services will commence in April 2022, with new services to be delivered from 01 April 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f29e320-5cb5-4ac0-99a2-3285caa1f660 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 1TD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Belmont |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2021 at 11:47 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f29e320-5cb5-4ac0-99a2-3285caa1f660

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f29e320-5cb5-4ac0-99a2-3285caa1f660
  24th December 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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