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title: "Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for St Nicholas Medical Centre - a new GP practice in North Nuneaton"
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buyer: "NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (CCG)"
published: "2021-06-29"
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# Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for St Nicholas Medical Centre - a new GP practice in North Nuneaton

Buyer: NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (CCG)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0295b2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) seeking qualified providers to deliver Alternative Provider Medical Services for a new GP practice located in North Nuneaton. The title of the tender is "Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for St Nicholas Medical Centre," classified under general practitioner services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 10:00 AM on 2nd August 2021. This contract, valued at approximately £10.36 million, is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will last for an initial period of eight years, with an option for extension up to a total of fifteen years. The procurement follows an open procedure method, allowing for widespread participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in primary care services. Providers with experience in GP-led practices, especially those capable of managing the unique needs of a new patient base projected to grow due to local housing development, will find this opportunity attractive. Stakeholders such as general practitioners, nursing professionals, and other healthcare providers are well-suited to compete, especially those who can demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service delivery and community engagement. Participation will enable successful bidders to establish a substantial footprint in a burgeoning area with a forecasted 10,000 new patients by 2031.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England and Improvement - Midlands and Coventry and Warwickshire CCG under fully delegated commissioning arrangements (referred to as the Commissioners) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Primary Care Medical Services for a new GP practice in North Nuneaton. The service is due to commence on 1st April 2022. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful bidder(s) for a period of 8 years with the Commissioners having the option to extend for up to an additional 7 years (maximum contract duration 15 years). The deadline for ITT submissions is 10.00am on Monday 2nd August 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Commissioners are seeking to identify a provider(s) who will deliver GP Services for a new GP practice in North Nuneaton under an Alternative Primary Medical Services (APMS) contract. As this is a new service the patient list will be starting from zero and it is predicted that the list size will grow to approximately 10,000 through to 2031, due to a housing development in the Weddington area. The new practice will initially be located at an interim site and these premises are to be used by the Contractor or any sub-contractor for the provision of services, until the development of a new building is complete. The Practice will operate for core hours only and will be open between 8.00am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays. The new contract is due to commence on 1st April 2022. The contract value will be based on the nationally agreed GMS Global Sum per weighted patient (less Out of Hours deduction). Additional income can be earned from the Quality Outcomes Framework payment and Enhanced Services Payments. The successful Bidder will need to demonstrate that they can deliver services of a continuously high-quality and will be responsive to the needs of the local population. The service must be GP led and provided by GPs, supported by nurses and other clinical professionals or healthcare workers throughout core hours. The successful Provider will be expected to: * Provide primary care services which are accessible, convenient and responsive * Design services around the needs of patients and carers, ensuring they are offered more choice and a greater say in their treatment * Reduce unplanned admissions to hospital by enabling patients to seek urgent care from a GP or Nurse practitioner * Have processes in place to evaluate and continually improve on patient satisfaction * Have processes in place to engage effectively with the local communities * Participate in National Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) * Be eligible for and expected to provide all Enhanced Services, remunerated in line with the relevant Directions as specified by the commissioner on an annual basis. * Promote healthy living with the aim of tackling the underlying causes of ill health. * Work in a network with other practices across the local area. * Participate in the PCN DES and other collaborative working approaches as part of the aligned PCN. * Participate in locally commissioned enhanced services as appropriate to the community need. Additional information: The tender is being run through the EU Supply portal; further information and the ITT documentation can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu, Quote/tender 44033 Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) for St Nicholas Medical Centre - a new GP practice in North Nuneaton. The deadline for bid submissions is 10AM on Monday 2nd August 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014860-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | 3 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,364,879 |
| Lots value | £10,364,879 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (CCG) |
| Additional buyers | NHS WARWICKSHIRE NORTH CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | NUNEATON |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV11 4EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121100 - General-practitioner services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 15:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014860-2021
- 24 Feb 2021 at 10:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003658-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://coventrywarwickshireccg.nhs.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu
- https://warwickshirenorthccg.nhs.uk

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