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title: "Complementary GP Video Consultation Service (North Tyneside)"
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# Complementary GP Video Consultation Service (North Tyneside)

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffe2754d-6f0d-4b98-85e4-5137aa2bbdf3

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is managing the procurement process for the "Complementary GP Video Consultation Service" on behalf of the NHS North Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the Award stage and involves an initial contract period of three years, starting from April 1, 2022, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The tender was published on November 22, 2021, with a submission deadline of December 22, 2021, by 12:00 noon. The estimated contract value is £2,250,000, with a minimum value of £1,872,000, reflecting a substantial investment in healthcare service delivery in the North East of England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the healthcare sector. Firms specialising in telehealth, video conferencing technologies, or those with experience in providing healthcare services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on social value and improving well-being in the commissioning process may appeal to businesses looking to enhance their social impact alongside fulfilling contractual obligations.

## Notice

North of England Care Support Systems (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (the Contracting Authority) and is managing this procurement process. The CCG is commissioning a Complementary GP Video Consultation Service. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The contract will commence from 01 April 2022. This procurement process will mirror that of the Open Procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) in respect of Health Care Services under the Light Touch Regime, Regulations 74 - 76 and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice & Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider: (a) How, what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the in-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the in-tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call us on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 22 November 2021. The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon 22 December 2021. N.B. Due to currently proposed legislation which may mean that the current responsibilities of CCGs will transfer into Integrated Care Systems with effect from 1st March 2022, the ultimate commissioner for this contract may change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d49e80f-09d9-4c0d-8cc0-c28d36f42531 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,185,040 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | COUNTY DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| 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 | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d49e80f-09d9-4c0d-8cc0-c28d36f42531
- 22 Nov 2021 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65efad4e-1fb1-4ccc-8a11-b8d96edf3404

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d49e80f-09d9-4c0d-8cc0-c28d36f42531
  22nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65efad4e-1fb1-4ccc-8a11-b8d96edf3404
  22nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu

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