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title: "PROVISION OF AN ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER OF MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) CONTRACT FOR NHS WEST LEICESTERSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
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# PROVISION OF AN ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER OF MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) CONTRACT FOR NHS WEST LEICESTERSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

Buyer: WEST LEICESTERSHIRE CCG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b070

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## Summary

NHS West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group initiated a public procurement process for the provision of medical services at Thurmaston Health Centre under the Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) contract. The procurement is focused on delivering a wide range of primary care services to a weighted population of 6,703 patients, with the contract period starting on 1st October 2021 and lasting for five years, with the possibility of a five-year extension. The tender was published via an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime for healthcare services, and submissions were due by 12:00 noon on 9th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and medical services, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions and integrated care approaches. Companies that focus on enhancing patient engagement, utilising digital technology in service delivery, and addressing health inequalities would be well-suited to compete. With a variable contract value estimated up to £9.39 million over ten years, firms that can demonstrate experience and a commitment to sustainability will thrive in this competitive procurement landscape.

## Notice

NHS West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (WL CCG) was seeking to commission a provider to deliver medical services at Thurmaston Health Centre, Leicestershire under an Alternative Provider of Medical Services contract from the 18th of October 2021 for a weighted population of 6,703 patients. The Commissioners wished to receive responses to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified and experienced Providers with the necessary skill and experience (or a demonstrable ability to provide the skill and experience) to provide the range of services required. The aim of the service is to deliver all essential, additional and enhanced primary care services to all registered patients at the practice. The Commissioner was seeking innovation in the provision of integrated primary care services, which align to both the national and local strategic plans, i.e.: a) 'Do things differently': o develop new ways to improve access and service delivery; o improve integration and collaborative working with local health and social care providers, including Primary Care Networks; o improve engagement with patients in the development of integrated primary care services ensuring the patient has more control over their own health and the care they receive. b) Preventing illness, tackling health inequalities: o promote physical and psychological well-being and self- care; o addressing health inequalities to improve patient outcomes. c) 'Provide world class care for major health problems' through: o improved continuity of care; o clinical audit; o appropriate risk assessment to promote early diagnosis of chronic disease; o improved long term condition management. d) Making better use of data and digital technology: o supporting the 'digital first' approach with clinically safe, NHS approved digital technology to improve access, increase patient choice, and improve quality and outcomes. e) Backing the workforce: o providing a GP-led service with appropriate clinical oversight to support the multi- disciplinary practice team; o providing and supporting all staff holistically, ensuring personal development, promoting confidence and greater staff satisfaction. The contract was for a term of five (5) years from the Service start date with the possibility of extending the term by up to another 5 years beyond the initial contracted term at the Commissioner's request. The contract start date was 18th of October 2021. The contract value for this service was variable, and estimated to be PS938,513 at 2021/22 prices, and up to a total PS9.39m over the potential 10-years of the contract (including extensions). The Commissioner advised it would reject bids that did not meet the sustainability test (as defined in the tender documentation). The service was commissioned via an open type procurement process according to the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Contract Regulations 2015 for healthcare services advertised to all providers which was proportionate to the value and complexity of the service and contract. The invitation to tender (ITT) was available from 12th May 2021 on the ML CSU Bravo portal (see below) and had a deadline for submissions of 12:00 noon on 9th June 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the service is to deliver all essential, additional and enhanced primary care services to all registered patients at the practice. The Commissioner was seeking innovation in the provision of integrated primary care services, which align to both the national and local strategic plans, i.e.: a) 'Do things differently': o develop new ways to improve access and service delivery; o improve integration and collaborative working with local health and social care providers, including Primary Care Networks; o improve engagement with patients in the development of integrated primary care services ensuring the patient has more control over their own health and the care they receive. b) Preventing illness, tackling health inequalities: o promote physical and psychological well-being and self- care; o addressing health inequalities to improve patient outcomes. c) 'Provide world class care for major health problems' through: o improved continuity of care; o clinical audit; o appropriate risk assessment to promote early diagnosis of chronic disease; o improved long term condition management. d) Making better use of data and digital technology: o supporting the 'digital first' approach with clinically safe, NHS approved digital technology to improve access, increase patient choice, and improve quality and outcomes. e) Backing the workforce: o providing a GP-led service with appropriate clinical oversight to support the multi- disciplinary practice team; o providing and supporting all staff holistically, ensuring personal development, promoting confidence and greater staff satisfaction. Additional information: This procurement is for Social and other specific services which are Light Touch Regime services for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations ('Regulations') http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/schedule/3/made Accordingly, the Contracting Authority is only bound by those parts of the Regulations detailed in Chapter 3 Particular Proc

Renewal: Possibility of extending the term by up to another 5 years beyond the initial contracted term of 5 years at the Commissioner's request.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008581-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,390,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,466,752 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LEICESTERSHIRE CCG |
| Additional buyers | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 4LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Southfields |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DHU HEALTH CARE CIC (DHU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008581-2022
- 12 May 2021 at 21:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010495-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/schedule/3/made
- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.westleicestershireccg.nhs.uk/

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