--- title: "Primary Care Medical Services (APMS) for The Village Medical Centre, Great Denham, Bedfordshire - Market Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f954dbb-b8fa-42f7-970d-778f19ec8a3f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f954dbb-b8fa-42f7-970d-778f19ec8a3f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f954dbb-b8fa-42f7-970d-778f19ec8a3f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f954dbb-b8fa-42f7-970d-778f19ec8a3f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-06-19" --- # Primary Care Medical Services (APMS) for The Village Medical Centre, Great Denham, Bedfordshire - Market Engagement Event Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f954dbb-b8fa-42f7-970d-778f19ec8a3f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f954dbb-b8fa-42f7-970d-778f19ec8a3f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f954dbb-b8fa-42f7-970d-778f19ec8a3f.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently planning a tender for the provision of Primary Care Medical Services (APMS) at The Village Medical Centre in Great Denham, Bedfordshire. The contract is set for an initial duration of 5 years, with the option to extend for an additional 5 years, subject to governance approval. Interested providers are invited to a Market Engagement Event on 5th July 2018, with the engagement period concluding on 3rd July 2018. The services are expected to be operational by 1st April 2019, ensuring a smooth transition for patient care in a growing community with a patient list currently exceeding 8,300. This tender presents significant opportunities for qualified healthcare providers, including GP practices and ancillary medical service providers, to enhance their portfolio and increase revenue through the Additional Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other commissioned services. The successful provider will need to deliver accessible, patient-centred care and engage effectively with the local community, aligning services with patient needs while operating within core hours. Businesses that specialise in healthcare provision, particularly those with past experience in the NHS framework, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (Central Midlands) and Bedfordshire CCG is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver GP services at The Village Medical Centre, Kingswood Way, Bedford MK40 4GH. The initial contract period will be 5 years, with the option to extend for a further 5 years (maximum term of 10 years, subject to Governance approval). There is also the opportunity to earn extra income via QOF and CCG GP Enhanced Commissioning Framework. This opportunity will be open to the entire market, including the current providers. It is intended that the tender will be published by mid August 2018. As this tender is for existing services, the services must be fully operational by the service commencement date of 1st April 2019 in order to ensure continuity of care for patients. In support of this the Commissioners are holding a Market Engagement event on Thursday 5th July 2018, from 13:00 - 15:00 at Great Denham Community Hall, 86-88 Saxon Way, Great Denham MK40 4GP . If you would like to attend the event please register your interest by a) logging into the Arden & GEM CSU e-Tendering portal https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge). b) Selecting respond to advert and PQQ_500 2. Complete the questionnaire and request a place at the market engagement event. Additional information: The actual patient list size as at April 2018 was 8,314 with the weighted list size 6,904.02. The services must be GP Led and provided by GPs, nurses and other clinical professionals, the successful Provider will be expected to: *Provide primary care services which will be accessible, convenient and responsive *Deliver all services throughout core hours Monday - Friday 8am-6:30pm *Design services around the needs of patients and carers, ensuring they are offered more choice and a greater say in their treatment *Have processes in place to evaluate and continually improve on patient satisfaction *Have processes in place to engage effectively with the local communities *Participate in National Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) *Be eligible for and expected to provide all Enhanced Services, remunerated in line with the relevant Directions as specified by the commissioner on an annual basis. *Promotion of healthy living with the aim of tackling the underlying causes of ill health. There is significant housing growth in the area and as such the patient list is growing. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a03487-18fb-4eaa-b84a-8881188f1713 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jul 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 | DERBY | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | DE1 2QT | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2018 at 10:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a03487-18fb-4eaa-b84a-8881188f1713 - 14 Jun 2018 at 11:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a03487-18fb-4eaa-b84a-8881188f1713 - 13 Jun 2018 at 13:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a03487-18fb-4eaa-b84a-8881188f1713 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a03487-18fb-4eaa-b84a-8881188f1713 19th June 2018 - Early engagement 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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