--- title: "Provision of APMS GP services for LOT 1 - Walsall, LOT 2 - Harden/ Blakenall, LOT 3 - Keys Medical Practice, LOT 4 - Collingwood Family Practice in Walsall" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b346c5f3-71c6-4ea2-8c5f-b373a9e03ba4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b346c5f3-71c6-4ea2-8c5f-b373a9e03ba4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b346c5f3-71c6-4ea2-8c5f-b373a9e03ba4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b346c5f3-71c6-4ea2-8c5f-b373a9e03ba4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARDEN & GEM CSU" published: "2017-12-01" --- # Provision of APMS GP services for LOT 1 - Walsall, LOT 2 - Harden/ Blakenall, LOT 3 - Keys Medical Practice, LOT 4 - Collingwood Family Practice in Walsall Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b346c5f3-71c6-4ea2-8c5f-b373a9e03ba4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b346c5f3-71c6-4ea2-8c5f-b373a9e03ba4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b346c5f3-71c6-4ea2-8c5f-b373a9e03ba4.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU, acting on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (West Midlands) and NHS Walsall CCG, is initiating a tender for the provision of Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) GP services across four lots in Walsall: LOT 1 (Walsall), LOT 2 (Harden/Blakenall), LOT 3 (Keys Medical Practice), and LOT 4 (Collingwood Family Practice). This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 4 January 2018. The contract, valued at approximately £18 million for five years, will commence on 1 July 2018, with additional extensions potentially increasing the value significantly over a maximum contract period of 10 years. The procurement method is selective, following the restricted procedure outlined by Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for medical service providers, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive GP services within the West Midlands region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations should consider competing for this contract, as successful providers must demonstrate the ability to mobilise services effectively by the commencement date. Interested parties are encouraged to utilise the e-Procurement Portal for more details and to express their interest in the bidding process. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (West Midlands) and NHS Walsall CCG (referred to as the Commissioners) would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced Providers to deliver Primary Medical Care Services at the following GP Practices in Walsall (the Services). * LOT 1 - Walsall * LOT 2 - Harden/ Blakenall * LOT 3 - Keys Medical Practice * LOT 4 - Collingwood Family Practice The contract for this Service will be between the successful Provider and the Commissioners NHS England (National Health Service Commissioning Board) and NHS Walsall CCG. NHS England has delegated their commissioning authority to NHS Walsall CCG and as a result NHS Walsall CCG will act as a lead contracting authority for the contract awarded to this Service. AGCSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The successful Providers will be awarded an Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) contract for each LOT that will meet the technical and financial requirements for NHS England Midlands & East (West Midlands) and NHS Walsall CCG. Maximum contract period will be 10 years. The contract for this service is an APMS contract, but the payment mechanism will follow the GMS contract regulations for all items, with the addition of the APMS premium, which is equivalent to 5% of the Global sum payment per patient. The successful Provider will receive remuneration for the whole contract period, utilising this methodology. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidders for a period of 5 years. The estimated core contract value for 5 years excluding QOF and enhanced services will be: LOT 1 - Walsall Town PS4,930,000, LOT 2 - Harden/Blakenall PS7,720,000, LOT 3 - Keys Medical Centre PS2,675,000, LOT 4 - Collingwood Family Practice PS2,675,000. With the contract extensions, this will increase the contract values to: LOT 1 - Walsall Town PS9,860,000, LOT 2 - Harden/Blakenall PS15,440,000, LOT 3 - Keys Medical Centre PS5,350,000, LOT 4 - Collingwood Family Practice PS5,350,000. It is envisaged that TUPE will apply to the contracts. It is essential that interested Providers must be able to demonstrate an ability to mobilise the service to ensure a service commencement date of 1 July 2018. It is intended that the ITT will be published on 22 January 2018. The opportunity notices will be located on the following websites: http://ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal in this procurement exercise. i) Register and log onto the portal at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge). ii) Express interest by: a) Selecting response to advert and PQQ (ref: pqq_437) b) Select Open Access PQQ c) Search for and access listing related to this contract and view details d) Click on Express Interest link iii) Once you have expressed interest, access the My PQQs page where you can complete the questionnaire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e255c4-04d6-4c35-b080-d6a4655940cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000,000 | | 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 | 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 - 85121000 - Medical practice services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2017 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e255c4-04d6-4c35-b080-d6a4655940cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e255c4-04d6-4c35-b080-d6a4655940cf 1st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Arden & GEM CSU Procurement POrtal ## Notice URLs - http://ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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