--- title: "Procurement for the provision of support for general practices to develop active signposting on behalf of NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-792c3a9b-3098-42ff-a1c6-995952005bee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-792c3a9b-3098-42ff-a1c6-995952005bee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-792c3a9b-3098-42ff-a1c6-995952005bee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-792c3a9b-3098-42ff-a1c6-995952005bee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-02-28" --- # Procurement for the provision of support for general practices to develop active signposting on behalf of NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-792c3a9b-3098-42ff-a1c6-995952005bee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-792c3a9b-3098-42ff-a1c6-995952005bee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-792c3a9b-3098-42ff-a1c6-995952005bee.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender process for the provision of support services aimed at enhancing active signposting in general practices within Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The tender, designated as "Procurement for the provision of support for general practices to develop active signposting," is classified under staff training services and health and social work services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 14 March 2019. The contract, which has a budget of approximately £100,000, will begin on 29 March 2019 and last for 12 months, allowing for flexibility in support across two designated lots for various GP practices in the South West region of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the healthcare sector. Businesses that specialise in staff training, support services for healthcare providers, and process change facilitation will find this tender particularly relevant. With a structured programme and flexible individual practice support, successful bidders will be able to contribute to enhancing patient care in the region, thereby fostering long-term relationships with general practices and potentially leading to further contracts within the NHS framework. ## Notice NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner) seek to appoint provider(s) for support for General Practices to develop active signposting in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area. The services are split into two lots: * Lot 1 - Flexible individual practice support to upskill and support the practice reception team to actively signpost patients * Lot 2 - Structured programme of process change support and facilitation to develop approach to active signposting, including group working with other local practices The contract period will be for 12 months from commencement. The budget across both lots is approximately PS100,000 exclusive of VAT (where applicable). GP practices will make their own selection of the two lots based on the most suitable approach for their service model. The individual Lots do not have maximum values, with the ultimate value of each Lot being determined through usage. For further details of the service specifications and to register interest please visit: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view the tender opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to access the tender documentation you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system. Bidders are required to respond to ITT questions directly within the system and attach any requested documents separately to the placeholders provided. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd70464-16d0-4200-a258-0aa4207d857e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Local tender process | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2019 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd70464-16d0-4200-a258-0aa4207d857e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd70464-16d0-4200-a258-0aa4207d857e 28th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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