--- title: "Provision of Primary Medical GP Services for Northumberland Avenue (and Luker Road Branch) Practice in Southend on Sea Essex" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b69708d9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b69708d9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b69708d9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b69708d9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Provision of Primary Medical GP Services for Northumberland Avenue (and Luker Road Branch) Practice in Southend on Sea Essex Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b69708d9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b69708d9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b69708d9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking qualified providers to deliver Primary Medical GP Services for the Northumberland Avenue (and Luker Road Branch) Practice located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. This tender is in the open procurement stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 30 September 2015, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2016. The total estimated value of the contract ranges from £3,300,000 to £3,600,000, falling under the health services classification. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality General Practitioners and nursing services. Companies that focus on alternative primary medical services and community health initiatives would be well-suited to compete, as the successful bidder will be responsible for addressing local population health needs while promoting healthy living. The open procedure also encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making this an accessible opportunity for various business sizes to engage and grow. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS England West Midlands & East (East) are inviting suitably qualified providers to deliver Alternative Primary Medical Services (APMS) contract for Northumberland Avenue (and Luker Road Branch) Practice in Southend on Sea Essex. This Primary Medical Care Service contract has an anticipated start date of 1.4.2016 as the existing contract will cease on 31.3.2016. The successful provider will need to demonstrate that they can deliver service(s) of a continuously high-quality and will be responsive to the needs local population. The Provider will be assessed on an on-going basis to ensure they deliver the quality required. There will be a requirement to deliver General Practitioner (GP) Services from existing premises. These services must be provided by GPs and Nurses and the provider will be expected to deliver: -- High quality Primary Medical Services responsive to the needs of the local population. -- Promotion of healthy living with the aim of tackling the underlying causes of ill health. -- Essential services. -- All additional services. -- All Enhanced Services commissioned by NHS England. The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Please see 'Other Information' for instructions on how to register and download tender documentation. Additional information: Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) -- eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html and click the link to register-- Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' -- Enter your correct business and user details --Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete -- You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender -- Login to the portal with the user-name/password -- Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) -- Click on the relevant ITT (itt_294) to access the content. -- Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. -- This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -- You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. 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If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663cb4b6-71b4-4bf5-af8e-fde3ad0a8296 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,600,000 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663cb4b6-71b4-4bf5-af8e-fde3ad0a8296 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663cb4b6-71b4-4bf5-af8e-fde3ad0a8296 25th August 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Arden & GEM CSU eTendering Portal Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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