---
title: "Primary Care Testbeds - Support Partner"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9ec978b-6234-499b-aca9-294b7febd262"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2019-12-04"
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# Primary Care Testbeds - Support Partner

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9ec978b-6234-499b-aca9-294b7febd262

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## Summary

NHS England is currently seeking a support partner for the "Primary Care Testbeds" programme through an open procurement process. This initiative aims to develop and trial potential modifications to the General Medical Services contract, gathering evidence on their effectiveness before national contract inclusion. The tender is classified under evaluation consultancy services and has a submission deadline of 6th January 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2020 and will run until 31st March 2024, with activities expected to take place in various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those experienced in public health initiatives, will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement can help firms enhance their portfolio and contribute to impactful changes within the NHS framework.

## Notice

The Primary Care Testbeds programme is a structured approach to developing and testing of any potential changes to the General Medical Services contract, to gather evidence about how effective they are and how best they can work before they are put forward into negotiations for inclusion on a national contract specification. The contract that this contract notice relates to, specifies a support partner for the Primary Care Testbeds programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835fcab4-42ae-4e27-ad43-023d09f1a3a2 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2019 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835fcab4-42ae-4e27-ad43-023d09f1a3a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835fcab4-42ae-4e27-ad43-023d09f1a3a2
  4th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=46771
  Opportunity listing, where all tender documents and response instructions can be accessed.

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