--- title: "Market Engagement for APMS Services for GP Practices in Walsall" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4c9fbb8-d8e5-46af-b555-5aeb9cd80d3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4c9fbb8-d8e5-46af-b555-5aeb9cd80d3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4c9fbb8-d8e5-46af-b555-5aeb9cd80d3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4c9fbb8-d8e5-46af-b555-5aeb9cd80d3c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARDEN & GEM CSU" published: "2017-11-02" --- # Market Engagement for APMS Services for GP Practices in Walsall Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4c9fbb8-d8e5-46af-b555-5aeb9cd80d3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4c9fbb8-d8e5-46af-b555-5aeb9cd80d3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4c9fbb8-d8e5-46af-b555-5aeb9cd80d3c.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Market Engagement for APMS Services for GP Practices in Walsall" is being managed by Arden & GEM CSU on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East and NHS Walsall CCG. Currently in the planning stage, this tender is focused on the healthcare industry, specifically general practitioner services in Walsall, West Midlands. The market engagement event is scheduled for 20 November 2017, with an engagement end date of 23 February 2018. PQQ documentation will be available from 27 November 2017, with a submission deadline for bids set for 4 January 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in alternative provider medical services. Companies that engage in primary care provision and have experience in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the potential for a long-term agreement of up to ten years and a focus on improving primary care access, businesses aiming to expand their services in the West Midlands region should consider attending the market engagement event to better understand the requirements and strategies for this procurement. ## Notice Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AG CSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (West Midlands) and NHS Walsall CCG would like to invite potential Providers to attend a Market Engagement Event which will inform the market of the intention to procure Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS). Please note, at this stage the formal Public Consultation engagement has ended however, NHS Walsall CCG are still reviewing the results of the consultation and therefore are unable to advise on the division of Lots at this stage, however the Lotting strategy will be confirmed at the Market engagement event. AGCSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations") under the Light Touch Regime ( LTR) based on a restricted procedure. The provision of the services will enable the Commissioners to improve Primary Care Services in relation to primary care access , provide care closer to home, improve patient experience, promotion of health and well-being and early intervention and prevention. Improving patient outcomes are focal points of the procurement of healthcare services within NHS Walsall CCG. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidders for a period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend for up to a further 5 years, (subject to NHS England internal approval) the contract extension will be subject to a review of the delivery and performance of the contract with a service commencement date of 1 July 2018. The contract value over the contract period will be confirmed at the Market Engagement Event. The PQQ documentation will be available through the Arden & GEM CSU procurement portal. http://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk from 27 November 2017 for all completed PQQ bids to be submitted by 12:00 noon on 4 January 2018. It is intended that the ITT will be published around Mid to end of January 2018. The opportunity notices will be located on the following websites: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search http://ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do The Market Engagement Event will take place at 10.00am to 12:00 noon on 20 November 2017 at The Village Hotel, Tempus Drive, Walsall, WS2 8TJ. If you would like to attend the market engagement event then please complete the expression of interest on the Arden & GEM CSU procurement Portal - pqq_438: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The Market Engagement event will give Providers; * An overview of Service to be provided * Provide details of the contract type, length and particular conditions * Explain the procurement process and the anticipated timelines Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are restricted to no more than 2 persons per organisation. Please ensure you have expressed an interest in attending the event by no later than 2.00pm 17 November 2017. Additional information: Please ensure you have expressed an interest in attending the event by no later than 2.00pm 17 November 2017. Please note that an expression of interest in this market event will not automatically entitle Providers involvement in any future procurement exercise. Any procurement conducted as a result of this event will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when it may be published ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c79666-ac02-4bd2-9c07-6864d489e30a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121100 - General-practitioner services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2017 at 16:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c79666-ac02-4bd2-9c07-6864d489e30a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c79666-ac02-4bd2-9c07-6864d489e30a 2nd November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Arden & GEM CSU Procurement Portal ## Notice URLs - http://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk - http://ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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