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title: "Provision of In-House Medical Cover to Community Hospitals"
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# Provision of In-House Medical Cover to Community Hospitals

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebf4dfa1-30c4-498d-82cd-943b7574da62

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## Summary

The COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is seeking providers for the "Provision of In-House Medical Cover to Community Hospitals" under an open tender process. This procurement, classified under hospital support services, is set within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The closing date for expressions of interest is 12:00 noon on 30th August 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2017 and run for a term of 36 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. Bidders can compete for one, two, or all three lots associated with this contract, covering various community hospitals in the area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on medical services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in healthcare and medical staffing. The flexibility in lot awards allows interested parties to tailor their bids to specific community hospitals, increasing their chances of success. Companies looking to expand their presence in the healthcare sector in the North East will find this tender particularly advantageous, given its emphasis on in-house GP services to support local communities.

## Notice

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust require a provider/s to supply GP services. The contract is split into lots: Lot 1 - Richardson Community Hospital, Lot 2 - Sedgefield Community Hospital, Lot 3 Weardale Community Hospital. The Trust has the right to award either one lot - two lots - three lots or none lots to any provider. The contract will be for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. To express an interest please follow the link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3784&Culture=en-GB Closing date for expression of Interest is 12:00 noon 30th August 2017. Additional information: To express an interest for this opportunity please follow the link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3784&Culture=en-GB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5906e58f-cd0d-4149-b658-89d9bf388b44 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COUNTY DURHAM |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85112000 - Hospital support services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2017 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5906e58f-cd0d-4149-b658-89d9bf388b44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5906e58f-cd0d-4149-b658-89d9bf388b44
  2nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3784&Culture=en-GB

## Provenance

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