--- title: "Complementary GP Video Consultation Service (North Tyneside)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2021-11-22" --- # Complementary GP Video Consultation Service (North Tyneside) Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f6.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support is managing a tender for a Complementary GP Video Consultation Service on behalf of NHS North Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the active stage. The contract will begin on 1st April 2022 for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. All submissions must be made electronically via the In-Tend portal, with a deadline set for 12:00 noon on 22nd December 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare service delivery, particularly those offering technology-driven solutions for remote consultations. Companies specialising in telehealth, digital health platforms, and IT services for the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the emphasis on social value and community well-being, bidders who can demonstrate a commitment to improving health outcomes will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process. ## Notice North of England Care Support Systems (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (the Contracting Authority) and is managing this procurement process. The CCG is commissioning a Complementary GP Video Consultation Service. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The contract will commence from 01 April 2022. This procurement process will mirror that of the Open Procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) in respect of Health Care Services under the Light Touch Regime, Regulations 74 - 76 and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice & Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority 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 Authority 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 The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 22 November 2021. The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon 22 December 2021. N.B. Due to currently proposed legislation which may mean that the current responsibilities of CCGs will transfer into Integrated Care Systems with effect from 1st March 2022, the ultimate commissioner for this contract may change. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North of England Care Support Systems (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (the Contracting Authority) and is managing this procurement process. The CCG is commissioning a Complementary GP Video Consultation Service. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The contract will commence from 01 April 2022. This procurement process will mirror that of the Open Procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) in respect of Health Care Services under the Light Touch Regime, Regulations 74 - 76 and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice & Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority 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 Authority 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 The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 22 November 2021. The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon 22 December 2021. N.B. Due to currently proposed legislation which may mean that the current responsibilities of CCGs will transfer into Integrated Care Systems with effect from 1st March 2022, the ultimate commissioner for this contract may change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029063-2021 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 3YG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2021 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029063-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu - https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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