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title: "NHSE624 - Gateshead Outer West APMS - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029ecf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2021-03-24"
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# NHSE624 - Gateshead Outer West APMS - Request for Information

Buyer: NHS NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029ecf

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## Summary

The NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) titled "NHSE624 - Gateshead Outer West APMS" to better understand the market's capacity and interest in delivering up to four Alternative Provider Medical Service GP Contracts in the Gateshead Outer West locality. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the RFI documentation available from 24 March 2021 and responses due by 12:00 noon on 9 April 2021. This initiative falls under the medical practice services category and aims to serve approximately 21,742 patients, with contract fees aligned to national General Medical Services (GMS) rates.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers and businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those capable of managing GP contracts. Organisations looking to expand their operations in the healthcare sector, particularly within the Gateshead area, would be well-positioned to engage in this process. It is essential for interested parties to register on the In-Tend e-tendering portal to access RFI documentation and respond. Potential bidders should also remain mindful that the RFI is not a call for competition but rather a preliminary exercise to gauge market interest ahead of any forthcoming tender announcement.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - North East and Yorkshire (the Contracting Authority) and under co-commissioning NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver up to four Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) GP Contracts across the Gateshead Outer West Locality. The current contracts cover circa 21,742 patients and Contract fees will be based on national GMS rates.

### Lot Information

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North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - North East and Yorkshire (the Contracting Authority) and under co-commissioning NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver up to four Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) GP Contracts across the Gateshead Outer West Locality. The current contracts cover circa 21,742 patients and Contract fees will be based on national GMS rates. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find and Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and return the RFI documentation. It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home Helpdesk Support is available (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement 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. The RFI documentation will be accessible from 24 March 2021 and completed RFI responses must be returned by 12:00 noon on 09 April 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005981-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 15:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005981-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
- https://newcastlegatesheadccg.nhs.uk/contact-us/

## Provenance

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