--- title: "APMS for Specialist GP Services - Homeless & Refugees & Asylum Seekers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-caf0b5cd-fff3-4b73-9952-204d932fe049" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caf0b5cd-fff3-4b73-9952-204d932fe049" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caf0b5cd-fff3-4b73-9952-204d932fe049.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caf0b5cd-fff3-4b73-9952-204d932fe049.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARDEN & GEM CSU" published: "2018-09-04" --- # APMS for Specialist GP Services - Homeless & Refugees & Asylum Seekers Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caf0b5cd-fff3-4b73-9952-204d932fe049 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-caf0b5cd-fff3-4b73-9952-204d932fe049) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-caf0b5cd-fff3-4b73-9952-204d932fe049.json) ## Summary Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "APMS for Specialist GP Services - Homeless & Refugees & Asylum Seekers", aimed at providing healthcare services to vulnerable populations in Coventry, potentially extending to Rugby. Currently in the planning stage, this tender invites interested providers to a Market Engagement Event on 12 September 2018, with the deadline for expressions of interest being 11 September 2018. The procurement adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the contract, which will be awarded for a period of 4 years and 11 months, is set to commence on 1 April 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in general practitioner services for homeless individuals, refugees, and asylum seekers. Businesses that can offer flexible, compassionate health services tailored to these communities will find this procurement appealing. The open process of the tender, starting with a single ITT stage, allows providers to showcase their capabilities, and participation in the Market Engagement Event will facilitate valuable insights into the expectations and requirements of AGCSU, potentially leading to long-term contracts in a vital service area. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England West Midlands and NHS Coventry & Rugby CCG would like to invite potential Providers to attend a Market Engagement Event which will inform the market of the intention to procure APMS Services for Specialist GP Services for Homeless and Vulnerably Housed & Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Coventry. There is also potential for this service to be expanded to include a provision within Rugby during the life of the contract. AGCSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the 'Regulations'). As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidder for a period of 4 years and 11 months, with a service commencement date of 1 April 2018. TUPE will be applicable to this contract. The Market Engagement Event will take place at 12.00 noon to 2.00pm on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at Warwick Road United Reformed Church, 10 Warwick Row, Coventry, CV1 1EX. http://warwickroadurc.org.uk/. If you would like to attend the market engagement event then please complete the expression of interest on the Arden & GEM CSU procurement Portal - pqq_497 https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The Market Engagement event will give Providers; * An overview of Service to be provided * Provide details of the contract type, length and particular conditions * Explain the procurement process and the anticipated timelines Bidders are also asked to complete a market engagement questionnaire that is being run through the e-tendering portal. Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are restricted to no more than 2 persons per organisation. The deadline for expressing an interest in attending the event and completing the market engagement questions is 2.00pm on 11 September 2018. This procurement will follow an open process consisting of a single ITT stage. And the ITT documentation will be available through the Arden & GEM CSU procurement portal from 17 September 2018 for all completed ITT bids to be submitted by 10.00 am on 22 October 2018. Additional information: Please note that an expression of interest in this market event will not automatically entitle Providers involvement in any future procurement exercise. Any procurement conducted as a result of this event will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when it may be published Accessing the Bravo Portal a) logging-in to the portal b) selecting response to PQQ (ref: pqq_497) c) click on Express Interest link d) 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/0eaff1c0-9dc9-4127-b5f8-5eb7dde7be50 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Oct 2018 | | 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 | 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 - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2018 at 14:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eaff1c0-9dc9-4127-b5f8-5eb7dde7be50 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eaff1c0-9dc9-4127-b5f8-5eb7dde7be50 4th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Arden & GEM CSU Procurement Portal ## Notice URLs - http://warwickroadurc.org.uk/ - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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