--- title: "GP Access Fund in Milton Keynes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9adb2fde-e69a-4f57-8d5c-34187293720f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9adb2fde-e69a-4f57-8d5c-34187293720f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9adb2fde-e69a-4f57-8d5c-34187293720f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9adb2fde-e69a-4f57-8d5c-34187293720f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2016-12-21" --- # GP Access Fund in Milton Keynes Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9adb2fde-e69a-4f57-8d5c-34187293720f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9adb2fde-e69a-4f57-8d5c-34187293720f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9adb2fde-e69a-4f57-8d5c-34187293720f.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for the GP Access Fund service in Milton Keynes, aimed at improving access to general practice. This open procurement opportunity falls under the health services industry and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 23 January 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run until 31 March 2020, with a total estimated value of £4.5 million. The services are to be delivered primarily outside of regular working hours, catering to the registered population of Milton Keynes. This tender presents substantial opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in primary care services, to enhance their business through the delivery of innovative GP services. Businesses that can develop scalable operations and have a focus on improving patient experience and access will be well-positioned to compete. The initiative encourages creative approaches to service provision, especially in children's healthcare, making it suitable for organisations with expertise in paediatric care and community health services. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver the GP Access Fund service in Milton Keynes. In October 2013, the Prime Minister announced a new PS50 million Challenge Fund to help improve access to general practice and stimulate innovative ways of providing primary care services. NHS England was asked to lead the process of inviting organisations to submit innovative bids and oversee the program. The Milton Keynes programme was part of the second wave of 37 schemes announced in April 2015. From 1st April 2017 responsibility to GPAF moves to CCGs with CCGs becoming required to secure services following appropriate procurement processes. From 1st April 2017 all practices in Milton Keynes are expected to have access to the services provided within the GPAF. The General Practice Access Fund Service will deliver a GP-led service for the registered population of Milton Keynes, primarily delivered outside of core primary care working hours (i.e. not Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm) to improve patient access to general practice by creating additional pre-bookable primary care appointments through a centralised system. The objectives of the Service are to: * Deliver high quality GP services, at times outside the GP services contract and in addition to existing services; * Create and facilitate primary care based models for working at scale; * To improve patient experience * To improve patient access to primary care services In addition, in October 2014 NHS England invited applications to become a second wave pilot to test innovative ways of increasing access and delivering wider transformational change in general practice. A bid on behalf of Milton Keynes Primary Care Collaboration, which included developing a children's service in primary care, was successful. Specifically for the children's service a review will be undertaken of the team in conjunction with community nursing services for children across the 3 main providers in Milton Keynes. This review will be undertaken between January and April 2017 and will inform the model of future service provision. The children's primary care team provides unscheduled and planned care for children and young people. The service aims to deliver specialist skilled nursing care within a primary care setting, improving access to primary care services close to home, averting admission to hospital and attendance at A&E, fostering independence and recognising and respecting family involvement in the planning and delivery of all aspects of their child's care. For those interested in this opportunity, the documentation can be accessed on the web portal BravoSolution at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6df0e8-b041-4a46-b861-0c752a7a6bba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN3 6BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2016 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6df0e8-b041-4a46-b861-0c752a7a6bba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6df0e8-b041-4a46-b861-0c752a7a6bba 21st December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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