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title: "NHS West Lancashire CCG - GP Enhanced Access service"
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# NHS West Lancashire CCG - GP Enhanced Access service

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef6efc7a-27fb-4095-843d-294c0b295ac8

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (WL CCG) is conducting an open procurement process for the GP Enhanced Access Service. This tender, titled "NHS West Lancashire CCG - GP Enhanced Access Service," is aimed at ensuring the delivery of primary medical services aligned to local healthcare needs. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10 December 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £1,869,266, and the contract period will begin on 1 April 2019, lasting for two years with an option for one-year extension. The services will be provided within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the health sector, particularly those experienced in providing clinical services. Companies that focus on patient-centred care, have the capacity to deliver extended access services, and are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions to meet local healthcare needs and have a strong understanding of the NHS framework will benefit from engaging in this tender process.

## Notice

NHS west Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (WL CCG) are commissioning a provider to deliver primary medical services under an APMS contract for its extended access service. The CCG does not currently have delegated responsibility for Primary Medical Care therefore it should be noted that it is the intention of the CCG to use an APMS contract which will mean the contracting authority is NHSE. Contracts will be updated to reflect any future change in delegated responsibility. The Commissioner wishes to receive responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified and experienced Providers with the necessary capacity and capability (or a demonstrable ability to provide the necessary capacity and capability) to provide the range of services required. The Provider must ensure services are designed so that they are appropriate to local need(s), accessible and convenient. It is important that the services are patient-centred and responsive to the need(s) of the local population. Please see service specification for further detail. The Provider will be required to identify the location of a service in suitable accommodation within the CCG footprint. The Service should be delivered from registered healthcare facilities within the CCG boundary. The Provider will need to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide the service from this location. The location of the premises should be accessible by public transport and should have parking facilities. Premises should also be accessible by patient transportation service vehicles for those patients with a medical need for transportation. The initial contract period is 2 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year and the estimated maximum value for this is PS1,869.266. This will be to provide a service that delivers 45 mins per 1000 population year 1 and 60 mins per 1000 population year 2. Activity for year 3 will be negotiated in contract discussions. To find out more or to respond to this opportunity please visit the NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU e-sourcing portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Additional information: Additional notes "Light Touch Regime" services This procurement is for clinical services which are Light Touch Regime services for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations ("Regulations"). Accordingly, the contracting authorities are only bound by those parts of the Regulations detailed in Chapter 3 Particular Procurement Regimes Section 7. The contracting authorities are not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. The procedure which the contracting authorities are following is set out in the MOI and ITT. As the CCG is a relevant body for the purpose of the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013 these Regulations also apply to this procurement. Right to Cancel The contracting authority reserves the right to discontinue the procurement process at any time, which shall include the right not to award a contract or contracts, and does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender, or any tender received, and reserves the right to award a contract in part, or to call for new tenders should it consider this necessary. The contracting authority shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidate or tenderer in connection with the completion and return of the information requested in this Contract Notice, or in the completion or submission of any tender, irrespective of the outcome of the competition or if the competition is cancelled or postponed. All dates, time periods and values specified in this notice are provisional and the contracting authority reserves the right to change these. Transparency The contracting authority is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and may be required to disclose information received in the course of this procurement under FOIA or the EIR. In addition, and in accordance with the UK Government's policies on transparency, the contracting authority intends to publish procurement documentation and the text of any resulting contractual arrangements, subject to possible redactions at the discretion of the contracting authority. Any redactions, whether in relation to information requests under FOIA, the EIR or policies on transparency will be in accordance with those grounds prescribed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. Further information on transparency can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-and-contracting-transparency-requirements-guidance To register on the Bravo portal If your organisation has registered previously, you do not need to re-register. 1) Register on the portal webpage at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eadfd5a2-6ffb-4a53-a6e5-945029a4fdbd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,869,266 |
| 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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR26 6TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Farington West |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2018 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eadfd5a2-6ffb-4a53-a6e5-945029a4fdbd
- 16 Aug 2018 at 15:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c2ae29-b1cd-4d94-9636-8938b91fa13f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eadfd5a2-6ffb-4a53-a6e5-945029a4fdbd
  8th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c2ae29-b1cd-4d94-9636-8938b91fa13f
  16th August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-and-contracting-transparency-requirements-guidance

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