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title: "Extended Access General Practice in Eastern Cheshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b383"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b383.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2021-05-20"
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# Extended Access General Practice in Eastern Cheshire

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b383

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Extended Access General Practice in Eastern Cheshire," initiated by NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group. This contract falls under the community health services industry category and aims to deliver additional NHS General Practice Services to residents in Eastern Cheshire. The procurement method was limited, following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified under public contract regulations. The award was made for a 12-month period commencing on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022, with a total contract value of £1,210,641.84.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in NHS operations or providing additional medical support services. Companies capable of delivering general practice services during weekends and evenings, especially those with a Community Interest Company structure, may find this contract valuable for growth. With a focus on enhancing healthcare access in the region, businesses that can align their offerings with the specific needs of NHS GP Networks will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

To deliver additional NHS General Practice Services across Eastern Cheshire, outside of the services commissioned under the national General Medical Services (GMS), Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Personal Medical Service (PMS) Contract(s). This additional capacity aims to offer Eastern Cheshire residents' access to their Eastern Cheshire Registered GP's, during weekends and evenings. This is a contract for a twelve month period to facilitate alignment with the national requirements of NHS GP Networks being commissioned to provide this service within their undertaking of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service as described within the 'Investment and evolution: A 5-year framework for GP contract reform to implement The NHS Long Term Plan' guidance document.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To deliver additional NHS General Practice Services across Eastern Cheshire, outside of the services commissioned under the national General Medical Services (GMS), Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Personal Medical Service (PMS) Contract(s). This additional capacity aims to offer Eastern Cheshire resident's access to their Eastern Cheshire Registered GP's, during weekends and evenings. This is a contract is awarded to the incumbent provider for a 12-month period 01/04/2021 to 31/03/2022 to facilitate alignment with the national requirements of NHS GP Networks being commissioned to provide this service within their undertaking of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service as described within the 'Investment and evolution: A 5-year framework for GP contract reform to implement The NHS Long Term Plan' guidance document.

### Procurement Information

A negotiated procedure without a call for competition will be followed and is believed to be justified under section 32(2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - 'competition is absent for technical reasons' where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011281-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 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 | £1,210,641 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 3BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Broken Cross and Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Macclesfield |
| Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERNOVA HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011281-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshireccg.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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