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title: "PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE FOR THE PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) OF SPECIALIST HOMELESS PRACTICE ON BEHALF OF NHS NORTH WEST LONDON"
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buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES"
published: "2022-07-27"
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# PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE FOR THE PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) OF SPECIALIST HOMELESS PRACTICE ON BEHALF OF NHS NORTH WEST LONDON

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de26abe8-2b7d-4495-a273-cfe9c97810eb

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## Summary

NHS Shared Business Services is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) of Specialist Homeless Practice on behalf of NHS North West London. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement activities scheduled to conclude by 4pm on 15th August 2022. The contract has an indicative yearly value of £429,000, potentially amounting to a total worth of up to £6,435,000 over a maximum of 15 years, including extensions. The services will be delivered in London, within the health services industry category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with experience in health services, particularly those focused on supporting vulnerable populations such as the homeless. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to provide their insights and capabilities through the Market Engagement Questionnaire. Engaging in this process may enable these organisations to forge valuable partnerships and expand their service offerings within the NHS framework.

## Notice

NHS North West London (NWL) are inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced and capable providers for the provision of a Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) of Specialist Homeless Practice in NWL. This PIN seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the Service. To show your interest in this opportunity you are invited to review the draft Service Specification, complete and submit the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) by 4pm, Monday 15th August 2022. All information is available by emailing maria_amariei@nhs.net. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice for the Provision of Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) of Specialist Homeless Practice described in the Market Engagement Questionnaire and the draft Specification, relates to the NHS NW London intention to establish a contract agreement for up to five years with the option to extend for an additional five years plus five more years, with an indicative yearly value of PS429,000 and an overall total contract value of up to PS6,435,000, including extensions. However, NHS NW London is also considering an alternative contract agreement of three years with the option to extend for an additional two years. Therefore, NHS NWL will invite suitable providers to provide feedback regarding any impact or implications of this time by completing the Market Engagement and submit it via email at maria_amariei@nhs.net. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this Market Engagement Exercise and a response to this notice does not guarantee any invitation to participate in any future public procurement process that NHS NW London may conduct. However, NHS NW London may reasonably conclude a lack of capable market interest in the absence of responses to this questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeca6eed-9cb2-4fb7-9be0-b4f71947f210 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Aug 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 5JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 08:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeca6eed-9cb2-4fb7-9be0-b4f71947f210

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeca6eed-9cb2-4fb7-9be0-b4f71947f210
  27th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/822aa227-50e2-463c-8444-94fd616c6d5e
  Market Engagement Questionnaire - Please complete and submit via email at maria_amariei@nhs.net by 4pm, 15th August 2022.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82aabdf7-de72-4320-9298-89c6e54842b1
  Please see attached Draft Service Specification for your reference.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nwlondonics.nhs.uk/

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