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title: "NHSE624 - Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) - Gateshead Outer West"
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# NHSE624 - Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) - Gateshead Outer West

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7640996a-3c96-49e1-a13f-8ea6806de8fc

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) on behalf of NHS England and NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group, involves the commission of Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for the Gateshead Outer West areas, including Blaydon, Crawcrook, Rowlands Gill, and Ryton. The contract, valued at approximately £21.4 million, is set to commence on 1 September 2022 and will run for a period of seven years, with an option to extend for an additional two years depending on performance. The tender process, classified under health services, was carried out using an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 4 April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can deliver person-centred and holistic general practice care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this procurement process. With the contract amount being substantial and focused on improving health outcomes for local populations, businesses with the capability to provide accessible and high-quality medical services should consider participating. The tendering process is electronic, ensuring ease of access for potential bidders and providing a platform for submitting proposals efficiently.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - North East and Yorkshire (the Contracting Authority) and NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner) to commission an Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for the Gateshead Outer West Localities -; Blaydon, Crawcrook, Rowlands Gill and Ryton. The contract is to commence from 01 September 2022 for a period 7 years with an option to extend by a further 2 years subject to contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The aims of the service are to provide a model of general practice that: * Provides person-centred, holistic care; * Is easily accessible; * Provides long-term relational continuity of care where this is important; and * Is based on local knowledge and a commitment to improve the health outcomes of the local population. The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider: (a) How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions, and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well- being NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the in-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the in-tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call us on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-Tend from 03 March 2022. Additional information: Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to this procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. N.B. Due to currently proposed legislation which may mean that the current responsibilities of CCGs will transfer into Integrated Care Systems/ Integrated Care Boards, the ultimate commissioner for this contract may change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02fad5e5-3fe1-42cf-bd63-0b27f7acde63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,413,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,413,920 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| 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 | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FULLER AND FORBES PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02fad5e5-3fe1-42cf-bd63-0b27f7acde63
- 3 Mar 2022 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a40b9d6d-6722-4e41-b8aa-92a28c26878e
- 24 Mar 2021 at 16:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b44f6b9-64e8-4af8-b92d-fa58e69adc25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02fad5e5-3fe1-42cf-bd63-0b27f7acde63
  27th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a40b9d6d-6722-4e41-b8aa-92a28c26878e
  3rd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b44f6b9-64e8-4af8-b92d-fa58e69adc25
  24th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu

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