--- title: "Improved Access to Primary Care Ref: 17.344" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b90ac605-f767-46db-b8a2-e24375494428" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b90ac605-f767-46db-b8a2-e24375494428" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b90ac605-f767-46db-b8a2-e24375494428.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b90ac605-f767-46db-b8a2-e24375494428.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2018-04-05" --- # Improved Access to Primary Care Ref: 17.344 Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b90ac605-f767-46db-b8a2-e24375494428 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b90ac605-f767-46db-b8a2-e24375494428) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b90ac605-f767-46db-b8a2-e24375494428.json) ## Summary The NHS South of England Procurement Services is seeking bids for the "Improved Access to Primary Care" initiative (Ref: 17.344). This procurement process falls under the healthcare industry, specifically focused on providing enhanced medical practice services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is currently active, with the closing date for submissions set for 7th May 2018 at 12:00 midday, and the service is slated to commence on 1st October 2018. This contract, valued at approximately £6,125,220, is being pursued through an open procurement method, allowing any eligible provider to offer their services for a duration of five years, with a possible extension of an additional year. This tender represents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly those specialising in primary care and urgent care solutions. Businesses that can deliver flexible, accessible, and patient-centric services during non-core hours would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the NHS's efforts to improve access to healthcare not only enhances business visibility but also aligns service offerings with government initiatives aimed at reducing A&E pressures and improving patient outcomes. ## Notice The Improved Access to Primary Care will deliver access to general practice from 6.30-8pm weekdays and appointments according to local need on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. The overall aim of the Improved Access service is to reduce the number of patients attending A&E as a walk in patient as a result of being unable to get an appointment with their GP practice. The 7 day service will improve access to primary care to meet rising population demands, with additional clinical capacity beyond core hours (as defined by the GMS Contract Regulations (2004). In addition, the service aims to achieve a positive impact upon patient flow in other service areas, including urgent and unplanned care settings, attributable to patients who cite they are 'unable to access' primary care appointments. The Improved Access service shall be provided from sites at recognisable and accessible locations convenient for the local population with transport links and available parking, enabling co-location integration with the related local urgent care services. The closing date for Bidders to submit their tender offer is 7th May 2018 at 12:00 mid day. The service will commence on 1st October 2018. The contract will be for Five years duration. Commissioners reserve the right to extend for up to a further 12 months. The value stated represents the value should the contract be extended for the full 6 year term. The Services to which this ITT relates fall within Chapter 3, Section 7, Particular Procurement Regimes to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Part H of the Annex V to the Public Contracts Directive (also known as "light touch regime" formerly Part B services). Neither the publication of the above advertisements, the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage nor the use of the term "Pre-Qualification Questionnaire" or "Invitation to Tender" nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Chapter 3, Section 7, Particular Procurement Regimes. An electronic process is being used for this procurement. Interested parties wishing to participate must log into (or register their details if not already registered) on the IN-tend eSourcing portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Tenders/Current) to gain access to obtain the tender documentation. All correspondence will be dealt through this website. To access the portal:- Browse to the portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Tenders/Current Click the "Register" link (if not already registered) Login to the portal with the username/password. Hover your mouse over the "Tenders" button on the main toolbar, choose the relevant option to this opportunity and express an interest. You will then be able to access the documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee91e04-31fd-4e25-bfd7-479ed71fac50 | | 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 | 5 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,125,220 | | 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 SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 2PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121000 - Medical practice services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2018 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee91e04-31fd-4e25-bfd7-479ed71fac50 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee91e04-31fd-4e25-bfd7-479ed71fac50 5th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff8a2be8-95fb-4f48-9bba-3df591132401 Instructions to access the portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Tenders/Current Intend Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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