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title: "NHSE613 Alternative Provider Medical Service - Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0292c0"
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# NHSE613 Alternative Provider Medical Service - Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0292c0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NHSE613 Alternative Provider Medical Service - Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice" is managed by NHS England and NHS Improvement North West, in collaboration with the NHS Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group. This contract, classified under health services, is located in the UK and is currently in the award stage, with the last date for tender submission having been 12:00 noon on 16 December 2020. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, which follows the principles outlined in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, allowing for a thorough evaluation of the bidders' capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical services and patient care. Companies that can demonstrate robust technical competence and a commitment to improving the social and economic well-being of the communities they serve may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this long-term contract, which spans an initial ten-year term with a potential five-year extension based on performance. Engaging with this procurement process could be especially beneficial for businesses capable of delivering innovative healthcare solutions aligned with NHS priorities.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West (the Contracting Authority) and NHS Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner) who has full delegated authority to commission an Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for the patients currently registered with Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice. The contract term will be 10 years with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The contract will commence with effect from 01 April 2021. The basic principles that mirror those of the Open Procurement route will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. 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 Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 16 November 2020. The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon 16 December 2020.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West (the Contracting Authority) and NHS Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner) who has full delegated authority to commission an Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for the patients currently registered with Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice. The contract term will be 10 years with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The contract will commence with effect from 01 April 2021. The basic principles that mirror those of the Open Procurement route will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. 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 Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 16 November 2020. The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon 16 December 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002905-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST |
| Additional buyers | NHS MORECAMBE BAY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002905-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/pdfs/uksi_20150102_en.pdf
- http://www.necsu.nhs.uk
- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:555084-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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