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title: "Award of Primary Care service for patients registered to Graham Road Medical Practice and Horizon Health Centre"
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# Award of Primary Care service for patients registered to Graham Road Medical Practice and Horizon Health Centre

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83e04d89-c0b2-4180-9401-4c718262e48d

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the Primary Care service to be provided for patients registered at Graham Road Medical Practice and Horizon Health Centre, located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. This tender, titled "Award of Primary Care service for patients registered to Graham Road Medical Practice and Horizon Health Centre," was initiated following the unsuccessful formal procurement process in 2019, which necessitated a direct award to Pier Health Group Limited. The contract is valued at approximately £2,782,223 and will be effective from 1st June 2021 through to 31st May 2025, marking the award stage of the procurement process under the Light Touch Regime. The tender period concluded on 6th January 2021.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in healthcare services. Businesses that possess experience in general-practitioner services and have an understanding of the healthcare landscape in the South West of England, specifically in primary care, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders for similar contracts. Engaging with this contract could facilitate new partnerships and strengthen service delivery in the region, ultimately benefiting patients and enhancing local healthcare solutions.

## Notice

In 2019 Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) sought to commission through formal competition a Primary Care service for patients registered to Graham Road Medical Practice and Horizon Health Centre, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. This was following the handback of contracts by the providers. The formal procurement process was unsuccessful, leading BNSSG CCG to establish that a direct award with the incumbent provider, Pier Health Group Limited, is necessary to ensure the continuation of vital primary care services to the relevant population. The CCG is now awarding services to the aforementioned provider under an APMS contract that will run from 01/06/2021 to 31/05/2025. In line with agreement reached at the CCG's Primary Care Commissioning Committee, this is a period sufficient in length to stabilise the services and to establish long-term arrangements. The award value is PS2,782,223 (Est) + Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme revenue. Pier Health Group benefits from strong existing relationships, knowledge and experience. It is the only reasonable option for delivering the service for a limited period of time and for ensuring service users receive continuity of care. The CCG has no concerns regarding the proposed provider's ability to deliver the service through to May 2025. This approach additionally enables continued integration of local services, improved use of public funds and the release significant benefits to patients. As a result of all of the material factors noted above, the Negotiated procedure without prior publication has been followed and justified under regulations 32(2)(a) and 32(2)(b)(ii). Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db3aeac-c290-4539-add8-4b9aeebeafbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - N/A - See detail. |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,782,223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,782,223 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PIER HEALTH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121100 - General-practitioner services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2021 at 07:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db3aeac-c290-4539-add8-4b9aeebeafbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db3aeac-c290-4539-add8-4b9aeebeafbf
  7th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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