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title: "Provision of Specialist GP Services in Leicester"
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# Provision of Specialist GP Services in Leicester

Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-887c8493-c3fd-4359-83d6-d17d1c564020

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## Summary

The tender titled "Provision of Specialist GP Services in Leicester" has been issued by Arden & GEM CSU on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East, NHS Leicester City CCG, and NHS East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG. This procurement falls under the medical practice industry category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the tender period is open until 22nd May 2017, with the anticipated contract commencement date set for 1st October 2017. The estimated core contract value for the two Lots is £5,384,010, with the potential to grow to £7,392,000 if contract extensions are exercised.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in delivering specialist GP services. Businesses that can demonstrate the ability to mobilise services quickly and effectively, while meeting the technical and financial requirements stipulated by NHS England, are well-positioned to compete. With a contract duration of up to five years, including possible extensions, winning this tender could significantly enhance a provider's portfolio and reputation in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (Central Midlands), NHS Leicester City CCG and NHS East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG (referred to as The Commissioners from this point onwards) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced Providers to deliver the Specialist GP services within Leicester City and East Leicestershire and Rutland For Leicester City ASSIST Service. Leicester City CCG is the overall ('commissioner') for the Leicester City Homeless Service. Any contract arising from this procurement will be between the successful Provider and NHS England (National Health Service Commissioning Board) and NHS Leicester City CCG as delegated commissioners on behalf of NHS England. The Provider must provide all essential, additional enhanced services to all patients registered with the practice at the point of commencement. The successful Bidder will be awarded an Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) contract for each LOT that will meet the technical and financial requirements for NHS England Midlands & East (Central Midlands), LC CCG and NHS East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG. As a result of this procurement an agreement will be established with the successful Bidder(s) for Leicester City ASSIST Service for a period of 5 years, there will be no option to extend the contract period. As a result of this procurement an agreement will be established with the successful Provider for the Leicester City Homeless Service for a period of 5 years, with an option to extend the contract for up a further 2 years, the contract extension will be subject to a review of the delivery and performance of the contract. The estimated core contract value will be: LOT 1 Leicester City ASSIST Service - PS2,304,010.00, LOT 2 Leicester City Homeless Service - PS3,080,000, the contract extension would result in the contract value increasing to PS7,392,000. It is envisaged that TUPE will apply to the contract. It is essential that interested Providers must be able to demonstrate an ability to mobilise the service to ensure a service commencement date of 1 October 2017. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal 'Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU Procurement Portal' in this procurement exercise. i) Register and log onto the portal at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge). ii) Express interest by: a) selecting response to advert and ITT (ref: itt_719) b) select Open Access ITT c) search for and access listing related to this contract and view details d) click on Express Interest link iii) Once you have expressed interest, access the My ITTs page where you can complete the questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3257bc58-03d6-4306-8edd-39c9dd8ec7bd |
| 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 | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 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 | ARDEN & GEM CSU |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2017 at 17:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3257bc58-03d6-4306-8edd-39c9dd8ec7bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3257bc58-03d6-4306-8edd-39c9dd8ec7bd
  18th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Arden & GEM CSU e-Procurement Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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