--- title: "The Provision of Face to Face Urgent Care Services for Medway and Swale CCGs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb33ab2e-2b24-4ebc-92a4-66f22b69532f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb33ab2e-2b24-4ebc-92a4-66f22b69532f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb33ab2e-2b24-4ebc-92a4-66f22b69532f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb33ab2e-2b24-4ebc-92a4-66f22b69532f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-08-15" --- # The Provision of Face to Face Urgent Care Services for Medway and Swale CCGs Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb33ab2e-2b24-4ebc-92a4-66f22b69532f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb33ab2e-2b24-4ebc-92a4-66f22b69532f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb33ab2e-2b24-4ebc-92a4-66f22b69532f.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the provision of face-to-face urgent care services for the NHS Medway and NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Groups, initiated by the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit. This tender, titled "The Provision of Face to Face Urgent Care Services for Medway and Swale CCGs," is classified under health services (CPV code 85100000) and is currently in the open tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 14 September 2018, with the contract commencing on 1 August 2019 and extending until 31 July 2024. The delivery addresses for this service are located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, reflecting a significant opportunity for local service providers. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, specifically those providing urgent care services and home visits. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages their participation. By delivering responsive and personalised care closer to home, successful bidders can enhance their service portfolio and potentially establish long-term partnerships with the NHS, fostering growth and sustainability in their operations. ## Notice The combined face-to-face services include: a. Local Urgent Treatment Centre(s) (UTC) b. Out-of-Hours Face-to-Face service (previously known as GP Out-of-Hours service incorporating base site(s) and home visits) for the patient populations of NHS Medway and NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Groups NHS Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Clinical Commissioning Group are named in this notice to enable them to join the contract during its term or extension option. Bidders should not assume NHS DGS CCGs inclusion in any aspect of the proposals submitted. Improving out-of-hospital services will mean more care can be delivered closer to home, and hospital attendances and admissions will reduce. The new vision delivers: For those people with urgent but non-life threatening care needs, a highly responsive, effective and personalised service delivering care as close to home as possible, minimising disruption and inconvenience for patients and their families; For those people with more serious or life threatening emergency care needs, treatment in centres with the very best expertise and facilities in order to maximise the chances of survival and a good recovery. Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender. 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once). Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details. - Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete. - You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). - Click on the relevant itt_1064 to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the ITT Details' box. 3. 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If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering help-desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c1416e-824f-4b18-9968-bdef0fc6161f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | MANSFIELD | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG21 0HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Mansfield | | Electoral ward | Southwell | | Westminster constituency | Mansfield | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2018 at 08:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c1416e-824f-4b18-9968-bdef0fc6161f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c1416e-824f-4b18-9968-bdef0fc6161f 15th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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