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title: "NHSE875 - Invitation to Tender - APMS - Withnell Health Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030be6"
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buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2022-07-29"
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# NHSE875 - Invitation to Tender - APMS - Withnell Health Centre

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030be6

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is seeking tenders for the 'Withnell Health Centre Alternative Provider Medical Service' (APMS) under the title NHSE875. This procurement falls under the medical services industry category, specifically for medical practice and related services. The contract is expected to start on 4 December 2022, with a possible extension of up to five years based on performance. The updated deadline for submissions is fixed for 30 August 2022, following a modification from the original date due to a public holiday. The process is being organised in accordance with the Light Touch Regime, and the tender will be managed electronically through an e-tendering portal, which officially opens for viewing on 29 July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in operating medical practices or related health services. Companies that can demonstrate capacity, capability, and technical competence in providing health services are well-positioned to compete for this 10-year contract. Moreover, understanding and compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations and NHS procurement guidelines will be crucial for potential bidders, especially those considering participation in future tenders associated with healthcare delivery in the region.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support is working for and on behalf of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Contracting Authority), to commission Withnell Health Centre Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS). Premises are mandatory and are located at Withnell Health Centre, Railway Road, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 7PS. The contract is for 10 years with the option to extend for 5 years subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authorities. The expected start date of the contract is 04 December 2022 but may be revised to 04 February 2023. The procurement will be available to view on the e-tendering portal on 29 July 2022. The basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open, and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support is working for and on behalf of NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Contracting Authority), to commission Withnell Health Centre Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS). Premises are mandatory and are located at Withnell Health Centre, Railway Road, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 7PS. The contract is for 10 years with the option to extend for 5 years subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authorities. The expected start date of the contract is 04 December 2022 but may be revised to 04 February 2023. The procurement will be available to view on the e-tendering portal on 29 July 2022. The basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open, and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Additional information: NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal: Supplier Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020852-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,437,355 |
| Lots value | £12,437,355 |
| 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 | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | GREATER MANCHESTER HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP; NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT EAST OF ENGLAND; NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT MIDLANDS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Farington West |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 14:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020852-2022
- 29 Jul 2022 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020838-2022
- 17 Jan 2022 at 16:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001357-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/pdfs/uksi_20150102_en.pdf
- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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