--- title: "Invitation to Tender - Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) - Withnell Health Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9137a351-7bcd-4599-aa48-1635742efeea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9137a351-7bcd-4599-aa48-1635742efeea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9137a351-7bcd-4599-aa48-1635742efeea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9137a351-7bcd-4599-aa48-1635742efeea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2022-07-29" --- # Invitation to Tender - Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) - Withnell Health Centre Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9137a351-7bcd-4599-aa48-1635742efeea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9137a351-7bcd-4599-aa48-1635742efeea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9137a351-7bcd-4599-aa48-1635742efeea.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by the North of England Commissioning Support on behalf of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, aiming to commission the Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for Withnell Health Centre, located at Railway Road, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 7PS. The tender, identified as NHSE875, is currently in the active stage and employs an open procurement method. The contract is set for a duration of 10 years, commencing on 4 February 2023, with a potential 5-year extension based on performance. Interested parties should submit their tenders by 30 August 2022. This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth within the healthcare sector, specifically targeting businesses that can provide medical services under NHS regulations. Companies specialising in health and social work services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract. The transparent and competitive nature of the procurement process is intended to attract quality providers to deliver essential medical services to the community. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support is working for and on behalf of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Contracting Authority), to commission Withnell Health Centre Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS). Premises are mandatory and are located at Withnell Health Centre, Railway Road, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 7PS. The contract is for 10 years with the option to extend for 5 years subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authorities. The expected start date of the contract is 04 February 2023. The procurement will be available to view on the e-tendering portal on 29 July 2022. The basic principles that mirror that 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. The basic principles that mirror that 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a54d3da-044f-40cf-9f7a-fdabaeb308ac | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | 9 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2038 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,437,355 | | 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2022 at 14:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a54d3da-044f-40cf-9f7a-fdabaeb308ac - 29 Jul 2022 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a54d3da-044f-40cf-9f7a-fdabaeb308ac - 25 Apr 2022 at 13:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65741215-2137-408e-93e8-ddc586f6f68f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a54d3da-044f-40cf-9f7a-fdabaeb308ac 29th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65741215-2137-408e-93e8-ddc586f6f68f 25th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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