--- title: "OPPORTUNITY NOTICE - PROVISION OF AN ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER OF MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) CONTRACT FOR NHS WEST LEICESTERSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dde0894b-e0fa-4688-afea-f7e98967be8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dde0894b-e0fa-4688-afea-f7e98967be8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dde0894b-e0fa-4688-afea-f7e98967be8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dde0894b-e0fa-4688-afea-f7e98967be8b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-05-14" --- # OPPORTUNITY NOTICE - PROVISION OF AN ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER OF MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) CONTRACT FOR NHS WEST LEICESTERSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dde0894b-e0fa-4688-afea-f7e98967be8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dde0894b-e0fa-4688-afea-f7e98967be8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dde0894b-e0fa-4688-afea-f7e98967be8b.json) ## Summary NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is currently engaged in the procurement process for the provision of an Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) contract for NHS West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group. The contract, titled "Provision of an Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) contract for NHS West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group", is located in Thurmaston, Leicester within the healthcare industry. This contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021, with a total estimated value of £9.311 million over a potential ten-year term. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for the competitive submission of tenders, with the request for tenders having closed on 2nd November 2020. This procurement presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those with experience in delivering primary care services. Businesses specialising in innovative healthcare solutions, especially those capable of integrating new technologies and supporting the 'digital first' approach, will find this tender appealing. Providers that can demonstrate experience in managing large-scale medical service contracts will be well-equipped to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance service delivery while improving access for patients. The emphasis on whole patient care and support for practice staff suggests that businesses that prioritise staff development and patient engagement will be particularly appealing to the commissioners. ## Notice NHS West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (WL CCG) are seeking to commission a provider to deliver medical services at Thurmaston Health Centre, Leicester under an Alternative Provider of Medical Services contract from the 1st April 2021 for 7145 patients. The current contract arrangement is operating under caretaker arrangements that are due to expire on the 31st March 2021. The Commissioners wish to receive responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified and experienced Providers with the necessary skill and experience (or a demonstrable ability to provide the skill and experience) to provide the range of services required. The aim of all the services is to deliver all essential, additional and enhanced services to all registered patients at the practice. The main benefits and expected outcomes are: * To seek innovative provision of primary care services, potentially utilising new technology, which aligns with national and local strategic plans * To deliver a GP Led service with appropriate clinical oversight throughout core hours to ensure safe robust process which supports practice staff and patients * Aligning services to the GP Forward View, the NHS Long Term Plan and Investment and Evolution - a 5-year framework and PCNs. The Commissioner is therefore seeking innovation in the provision of integrated primary care services, which align to both the national and local strategic plan, i.e.: a) 'Do things differently' o develop new ways to improve access and service delivery; o improve integration and collaborative working with local health and social care providers, including 'PCNs; o improve engagement with patients in the development of integrated primary care services ensuring the patient has more control over their own health and the care they receive; b) Preventing illness, tackle health inequalities; o Promote physical and psychological well-being and self- care; c) 'Provide world class care for major health problems' Through the use of: o improved continuity of care o clinical audit, o appropriate risk assessment to promote early diagnosis of chronic disease; o improved long term condition management; d) Making better use of data and digital technology o The Contractor must support the 'digital first' approach and use clinically safe, NHS approved digital technology to improve access, increase patient choice, and improve quality and outcomes. e) Backing the workforce: o The Contractor must provide a GP Led service with appropriate clinical oversight to support the multi- dimensional practice team; o The Contractor must provide and support all staff holistically, ensuring personal development, promote confidence and greater staff satisfaction. The Contract shall be for a term of five (5) years from the Service start date with the possibility of extending the term by up to another 5 years beyond the initial contracted term at the Commissioners' request. The contract start date is 1st of April 2021. Additional information: The contract value for this service is estimated to an annual cost of PS931,140 and it will be up for a total PS9,311m over the potential 10-years of the contract including extensions (please note that the Commissioners reserve the right to reject bids that exceed the budgetary threshold). The service will be commissioned via an open type procurement process according to the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Contract Regulations 2015 for healthcare services advertised to all providers which is proportionate to the value and complexity of the service and contract. The invitation to tender (ITT) will be available from 25th September 2020 on the ML CSU Bravo portal (see below) and it will have a deadline for submissions 2nd November 2020. Clarifications may be asked during the procurement process up to a week before the ITT deadline on 26th October 2020. We recommend current providers of similar services, providers who may be interested in providing this service, or other stakeholders who may have an interest in providing this service or parts of the service to register on the MLCSU eProcurement portal Bravo(Jaggaer) to register their interest and get access to the ITT and all the documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de347437-1613-436a-a8f6-997bd66187ba | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2020 | | Award date | 31 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,311,400 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £744,477 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | RUGELEY | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS15 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Cannock Chase | | Electoral ward | Western Springs | | Westminster constituency | Cannock Chase | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHARNWOOD GP NETWORK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121100 - General-practitioner services ## Release History - 14 May 2021 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de347437-1613-436a-a8f6-997bd66187ba - 25 Sep 2020 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6249f52d-3fe8-4fec-9f14-4f8214c8d791 - 22 Apr 2020 at 15:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b95906b-7672-4c02-9caf-00f5fc8c6541 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de347437-1613-436a-a8f6-997bd66187ba 14th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6249f52d-3fe8-4fec-9f14-4f8214c8d791 25th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b95906b-7672-4c02-9caf-00f5fc8c6541 22nd April 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0125dc35-9e11-4e39-88b3-b095792784c7 Service Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6b8593c-ae02-47ac-9469-c2f0a719fe48 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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