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title: "NHSE676 - Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice Alternative Provider Medical Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a8bc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST"
published: "2021-09-02"
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# NHSE676 - Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice Alternative Provider Medical Services

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a8bc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NHSE676 - Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice Alternative Provider Medical Services" is being conducted by NHS England and NHS Improvement North West along with NHS Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group as the contracting authority. This process is classified under health services and is based in Windermere, UK. The tender stage is currently complete, with the contract awarded to Cumbria Health on Call Limited for a term of 10 years starting from 1st October 2021, with a possible extension of 5 years subject to satisfactory performance. The contract value is £10,146,405.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social work sectors, particularly those capable of providing alternative medical services. Companies with expertise in healthcare delivery, service management, and the capacity to meet the specific needs of the Windermere and Bowness region would be particularly well-suited for similar future tenders. The procurement follows the Open Procedure, encouraging multiple bidders to showcase their technical competence and capacity, enhancing competitive opportunities within the field.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) was working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West (The Contract Authority) and NHS Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner); who had full delegated authority to commission an Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) to be delivered from Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice.

### 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 Contract Authority) and NHS Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner); who has full delegated authority to commission an Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) to be delivered from Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice. The contract term will be for 10 years with effect from 01 October 2021, with an option to extend for a further 5 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authorities and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance. 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 (as amended). Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 Contracting Authorities 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 Authorities 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 21 April 2021. The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon on 21 May 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021699-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 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 | £10,146,405 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST |
| Additional buyers | NHS MORECAMBE BAY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 8DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Sharoe Green |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUMBRIA HEALTH ON CALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021699-2021
- 21 Apr 2021 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008523-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/contact-us/
- https://www.morecambebayccg.nhs.uk/contact-us

## Provenance

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