--- title: "Tranche 2 - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough APMS Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca42c430-9d8b-49ba-8ef8-97ef10fcf8b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca42c430-9d8b-49ba-8ef8-97ef10fcf8b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca42c430-9d8b-49ba-8ef8-97ef10fcf8b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca42c430-9d8b-49ba-8ef8-97ef10fcf8b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2022-03-24" --- # Tranche 2 - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough APMS Procurement Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca42c430-9d8b-49ba-8ef8-97ef10fcf8b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca42c430-9d8b-49ba-8ef8-97ef10fcf8b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca42c430-9d8b-49ba-8ef8-97ef10fcf8b2.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Tranche 2 - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough APMS Procurement" is being conducted by the North of England Commissioning Support on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement, with the goal of commissioning Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) within the East of England, specifically in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Currently in the planning stage, key dates include a virtual bidder event set for March 30, 2022, where interested providers can learn about the services and procurement process, with a registration deadline of March 29, 2022. The initiative is classified under health and social work services, aiming to enhance healthcare delivery in the region. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in the health sector. Companies that can provide healthcare services, engage with local communities, and demonstrate an innovative approach to medical service delivery will be well-suited to compete. Participation in the upcoming virtual bidder event could be a crucial step for these businesses to gather insights, express their interest, and prepare for future tender opportunities in this evolving market. ## Notice NECS is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement East of England and NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (The Contract Authority) to support in the commissioning of Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) to be delivered within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The commissioner wishes to invite all interested providers to attend a virtual bidder event to be held prior to the procurement which will include information regarding the services and the area, and an overview of the procurement process and associated documentation, including information to support submission of bids. It will also give interested provider the opportunity to outline their thoughts on the service and the procurement process proposed. The Commissioner may also use this opportunity to seek feedback regarding potential upcoming procurements in the CCG area This event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on 30th March 2022, between 12:30 and 13:30 If you are interested, please register your attendance via the In-Tend portal, providing your organisation name as well as names and contact details Deadline for registering attendance is 12 noon on 29th March 2022 and Microsoft Teams invites will be issued on the same day. A Request for Information (RFI) process will also be undertaken in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find and Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this market engagement event and RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and complete the RFI questionnaire All communications in relation to this event will be conducted via the In-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the In-tend helpdesk All completed RFI responses must be returned by 12:00 noon on 7th April 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39155bf5-ac7e-4a0e-80e1-0813f0a5ea8a | | 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 | 24 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Apr 2022 | | 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | DURHAM. | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 3YG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2022 at 08:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39155bf5-ac7e-4a0e-80e1-0813f0a5ea8a - 18 Mar 2022 at 16:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39155bf5-ac7e-4a0e-80e1-0813f0a5ea8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39155bf5-ac7e-4a0e-80e1-0813f0a5ea8a 24th March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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