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title: "General Practice Open Framework"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# General Practice Open Framework

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a5526e8-e4b6-4a28-bebc-363e845454de

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## Summary

The Cumbria County Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "General Practice Open Framework," aimed at delivering essential public health services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, which falls under the health and social work services category, is open for submissions until 28th August 2018. The contract will commence on 1st October 2018 and continue until 31st March 2023, with a total estimated value of £3,100,000. The procurement method being utilised is the open procedure, which allows new entrants to apply at any time throughout the framework's duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for primary care providers seeking to expand their services in Cumbria, particularly those focusing on health checks and sexually transmitted infection treatments. Businesses engaged in the delivery of healthcare services, including general practices and clinics, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the framework being continuously advertised, this is an ideal scenario for smaller and medium-sized enterprises to establish themselves within the public health sector.

## Notice

Cumbria County Council is responsible for delivering outcomes for the people of Cumbria in line with the Public Health Outcomes Framework. In support of this, the Council invites primary care providers with premises based in Cumbria to apply for entry onto an appropriate open framework to provide public health services, as below: General Practice Open Framework Lot 1: Delivery of the national NHS Health Check programme to registered patients Lot 2: Screening and treatment of asymptomatic sexually transmitted infection (STI Level 1) Lot 3: Assessment and treatment of symptomatic sexually transmitted infection (STI Level 2) Lot 4: Insertion and removal of contraceptive hormonal implants Lot 5: Insertion and removal of intra-uterine contraceptive devices/systems (IUCD/S) This is a flexible framework procured under the 'light touch regime' of the public contract regulations 2015. New entrants to the market can apply at any point in time throughout the Framework term. It is continually advertised through www.the-chest.org.uk and Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055d87b5-3e1a-4cc6-9623-a4dcd8601e9f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,100,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2018 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055d87b5-3e1a-4cc6-9623-a4dcd8601e9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055d87b5-3e1a-4cc6-9623-a4dcd8601e9f
  27th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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