--- title: "Tameside and Glossop Alternative Provider Medical Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dda48f47-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dda48f47-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dda48f47-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dda48f47-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2017-10-25" --- # Tameside and Glossop Alternative Provider Medical Services Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dda48f47-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dda48f47-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dda48f47-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Tameside and Glossop Alternative Provider Medical Services procurement process is currently in the planning stage, overseen by the North of England Commissioning Support on behalf of NHS England, Greater Manchester. The purpose of this procurement is to review and potentially commission four Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contracts for local GP practice services in the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area. Key dates include an engagement end date on 23rd February 2018, aimed at gathering input on service specifications and terms. This opportunity is centred on the health and social work services sector, with all services to be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those involved in providing medical services or support to GP practices. Companies adept at navigating NHS procurement processes, with experience in delivering comprehensive primary care services, stand to benefit most from this tender. Engaging in this process may also help businesses expand their reach within the Greater Manchester area, aligning services with the strategic healthcare directions set by local commissioning groups. ## Notice NHS England, Greater Manchester are the accountable authority for the provision of local GP practice services in the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area and are in the process of reviewing current Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contracts. Under the co-commissioning arrangements in place from April 2015, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have delegated responsibility and together with NHS England are currently reviewing a number of practices in the Greater Manchester Area. NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG are proposing to commission x 4 Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contracts which are currently delivered from: * Millbrook Medical Practice, Hollybank, off Grove Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3BJ (2940R / 2737W*). * Droylsden Medical Practice, 1-3 Albion Drive, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7NP (3612R / 3499W *). * Guide Bridge Medical Practice, Guide Lane, Audenshaw, M34 5HY (3134R /3144W*). * Ashton GP Service, 193 Old Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7SR (3146R / 3286W *). * R=raw / W=weighted list size correct at 01.04.2016. The aim of the services are to deliver essential, additional and enhanced services to registered patients of each practice. It is proposed that the terms and conditions of service, including tariff arrangements, will reflect those contained in General Medical Services (GMS) contracts. The service specifications will be aligned to the strategic direction for Primary Care in Tameside and Glossop. North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is managing this process for and on behalf of NHS England Greater Manchester (the contracting authority). To express an interest, register for free on In-Tend e-Tendering portal. Once registered, you can view details of the opportunity by selecting the "Tenders" tab, select "Forthcoming Tenders", then "View Details". From this area, you will be able to express your interest by selecting the button marked "Express Interest". A help guide can be found on the portal by clicking the tab marked "Guidance for Suppliers" or contact the dedicated helpdesk on 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm) / support@in-tend.co.uk. All communications and submissions will be conducted via the NECS In-Tend portal. It should be noted that this facility allows organisations to express an interest in this service and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise. To help shape the commissioning decisions, the commissioners may also carry out further market engagement in the form of a Request for Information (RFI). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5480a75c-7c22-4828-8ff4-01d756194aff | | 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 | 25 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2017 at 12:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5480a75c-7c22-4828-8ff4-01d756194aff - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09699d1d-14f0-4e99-9210-180ef7f69b0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5480a75c-7c22-4828-8ff4-01d756194aff 25th October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09699d1d-14f0-4e99-9210-180ef7f69b0e 7th July 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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