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title: "Provision of Primary Medical Services (APMS) on behalf of NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG"
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# Provision of Primary Medical Services (APMS) on behalf of NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdc0d7a3-d53b-4d37-a0af-5bd55e34a197

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the "Provision of Primary Medical Services (APMS)" on behalf of the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group. This procurement focuses on healthcare services within the medical practice industry, located in Bristol, with a milestone engagement deadline set for the 18th of January 2019. Interested providers are encouraged to participate in the market engagement event scheduled for the 30th of January 2019.

This engagement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those capable of delivering patient-centred medical services that meet national and local public health targets. Organisations with expertise in improving access to care, promoting prevention, and leveraging digital solutions for online consultations will be well-positioned to submit their interest. Providers who engage in this preliminary market feedback exercise may find future procurement opportunities aligned with their capabilities and service models, which could lead to fruitful collaborations with the NHS.

## Notice

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) seeks feedback from the market for Primary Medical Services. The practices under consideration are as follows: - Bishopston Medical Practice, list size: 9988 - Charlote Keel Medical Practice list size: 17088 - Northville list size: 5400 BNSSG CCG is seeking to engage providers to share details of the populations served by these practices, service models and current delivery e.g. premises. It is intended by understanding the commissioning context providers would be well placed to share their interest, any concerns or boundaries to bidding. BNSSG CCG focuses on a patient-centred approach to care delivery that is user friendly and culturally sensitive and encompasses national and local public health targets. We are also keen to engage providers who can demonstrate a willingness to deliver a number of key design principles e.g. improving access and promoting prevention and self-care, as part of core service delivery and using digital channels to provide health care online consultations. It is intended the contract period being considered will be aligned to the market and will come with a premium to recognise transformation required. South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW), on behalf of BNSSG CCG is seeking feedback through a market engagement event, led by BNSSG CCG with an option of a 1:1 meeting with the Commissioners on the 30th January 2019. Should your organisation wish to register for this event and/or attend a 1:1 meeting please email the registration form to scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net for the attention of John Gibbs (SCW) no later than the 18th January 2019. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: This notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition in its own right, and therefore publication or response does not commit NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. Commissioners are looking to establish what interest there might be in providing such a service from suitably qualified, capable and competent organisations. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Interested parties should note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an automatic invitation to any subsequent formal procurement, which the commissioners will consider in due course.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba386c-d48f-4bfe-b72d-b30ceab837b0 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Jan 2019 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2019 at 14:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba386c-d48f-4bfe-b72d-b30ceab837b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba386c-d48f-4bfe-b72d-b30ceab837b0
  4th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eff89ae0-c958-4e66-86b2-acfb217c2fa5
  Registration form

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