--- title: "Market Engagement for the Provision of Primary Medical Services at Kirkley Mill Health Centre, Lowestoft" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c8f2d60c-e9a5-490b-9780-49c8d6107e3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8f2d60c-e9a5-490b-9780-49c8d6107e3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8f2d60c-e9a5-490b-9780-49c8d6107e3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8f2d60c-e9a5-490b-9780-49c8d6107e3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-02-21" --- # Market Engagement for the Provision of Primary Medical Services at Kirkley Mill Health Centre, Lowestoft Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8f2d60c-e9a5-490b-9780-49c8d6107e3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8f2d60c-e9a5-490b-9780-49c8d6107e3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8f2d60c-e9a5-490b-9780-49c8d6107e3e.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process titled "Market Engagement for the Provision of Primary Medical Services at Kirkley Mill Health Centre, Lowestoft". This procurement falls within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on general practitioner services. The planning stage is currently underway, with an engagement deadline set for 12pm (noon) on 13th March 2020. The new provider is expected to commence service on 15th July 2020, with the procurement exercise anticipated to be published around 18th March 2020, and the engagement notice was dated 21st February 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in primary medical services, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses capable of demonstrating their organisational capabilities and experience in delivering healthcare services will benefit from this opportunity, especially given the anticipated growth in patient numbers due to local housing and population developments. Providers will be expected to engage collaboratively with local healthcare networks and prioritise improvements in patient care, which is crucial in servicing the needs of vulnerable populations in Lowestoft. ## Notice Great Yarmouth and Waveney CCG is seeking market feedback from potential bidders for an urgent requirement to secure a new APMS contract for primary medical services at Kirkley Mill from 15 July 2020. The procurement exercise is due to be published around 18th March 2020. The weighted list size is 6352 with an actual list size of 6333 which is anticipated to grow in light of housing and population growth. The Commissioner is looking at a price of up to a maximum of PS140.00 per weighted patient based on 19/20 prices, this will be subject to uplifts in line with national negotiations. If you wish to express an interest, please register on the EU Supply website https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. The tender ID No. is 39017 Please note the deadline for responses is by 12pm (noon) on 13th March 2020. The practice is open 5 days per week, 8.00 am - 6.30 pm. Improved Access arrangements are in place within the locality with patients having access to routine pre-bookable appointments between 8am-8pm on Weekdays, 8am-1pm Saturdays, and 8am-3pm Sundays. The new provider will be committed to continuous improvement in patient care and primary care services at the practice, developing strong collaborative working relationships with neighbouring practices to find local solutions to primary care matters impacting the Lowestoft area. The new provider must also actively engage with the development of the local Primary Care Network. The Primary Care Network of which Kirkley Mill is a member comprises of seven practices covering a population of 85,100. The practice serves patients living in one of the most deprived wards in Lowestoft. Life expectancy for males and females in this area is lower than the England average at 76 years for men and 81 years for women, compared to 79 years for men and 83 years for women (England average). There is a high prevalence of substance misuse, depression, epilepsy and learning disabilities in this cohort of patients. The Local Plan for the Waveney District area of Suffolk for the period 2014 - 2036 has recently been published following a period of consultation and identifies significant house building plans (9235 new homes) in the Waveney area; 56% (5206 homes) of this growth is planned to happen in Lowestoft. The latest CQC inspection was carried out in September 2019 and the practice is rated Good overall, although requiring improvement in effective care; the practice was previously rated as inadequate overall in January 2017. The new provider will be expected to show continuous improvement against the CQC improvement plan. Please note that this expression of interest has been designed to allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity and support early engagement. This is a market testing exercise and does not commit the Commissioners to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Additional information: Providers who have expressed an interest in this market testing exercise will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable. If you wish to express an interest please register on the EU Supply website https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. The tender ID No. is 39017 Once registered please complete the questions which asks providers to give details about their organisation's name and postal address, email address, contact name and number. Your response should also include capability and previous experience of delivering this or a similar level of service. Please note the deadline for responses is by 12pm (noon) on 13th March 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6fff232-ae55-4d0e-b3cf-cbf14c7d1b51 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Mar 2020 | | 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 | 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 - 85121100 - General-practitioner services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2020 at 11:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6fff232-ae55-4d0e-b3cf-cbf14c7d1b51 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6fff232-ae55-4d0e-b3cf-cbf14c7d1b51 21st February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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