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title: "NHSE624 Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for the Gateshead Outer West"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031d4f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT - NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE (THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY) AND NHS NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (THE COMMISSIONER)"
published: "2022-07-27"
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# NHSE624 Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for the Gateshead Outer West

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT - NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE (THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY) AND NHS NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (THE COMMISSIONER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031d4f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS England and NHS Improvement - North East and Yorkshire, alongside NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group, working with North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) to solicit tenders for the "Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for the Gateshead Outer West." This service, classified under health services, targets localities including Blaydon, Crawcrook, Rowlands Gill, and Ryton. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £21,413,920 set to commence from 1 September 2022 for an initial period of seven years, with an option for a two-year extension. The submission period for tenders ended on 4 April 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in providing alternative medical services within the public health sector. Companies capable of delivering person-centred, accessible care designed to enhance the health outcomes of local communities will be well-positioned to compete. With the procurement following a Light Touch Regime, potential bidders can demonstrate their competencies and align with the priorities outlined in the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, making this a pivotal opportunity for growth in the healthcare market within Gateshead.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - North East and Yorkshire (the Contracting Authority) and NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner) to commission an Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for the Gateshead Outer West Localities -; Blaydon, Crawcrook, Rowlands Gill and Ryton. The contract is to commence from 01 September 2022 for a period 7 years with an option to extend by a further 2 years subject to contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The aims of the service are to provide a model of general practice that: * Provides person-centred, holistic care; * Is easily accessible; * Provides long-term relational continuity of care where this is important; and * Is based on local knowledge and a commitment to improve the health outcomes of the local population.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - North East and Yorkshire (the Contracting Authority) and NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner) to commission an Alternative Provider Medical Service (APMS) for the Gateshead Outer West Localities -; Blaydon, Crawcrook, Rowlands Gill and Ryton. The contract is to commence from 01 September 2022 for a period 7 years with an option to extend by a further 2 years subject to contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The aims of the service are to provide a model of general practice that: * Provides person-centred, holistic care; * Is easily accessible; * Provides long-term relational continuity of care where this is important; and * Is based on local knowledge and a commitment to improve the health outcomes of the local population.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020490-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,413,920 |
| Lots value | £21,413,920 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,413,920 |

## 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 EAST AND YORKSHIRE (THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY) AND NHS NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (THE COMMISSIONER) |
| Additional buyers | NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT (NHSE/I) - NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FULLER AND FORBES PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020490-2022
- 3 Mar 2022 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005814-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu
- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-yorkshire/about/

## Provenance

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