---
title: "GP core services under APMS contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043838"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CORNWALL AND ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-02-21"
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# GP core services under APMS contract

Buyer: NHS CORNWALL AND ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043838

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## Summary

The NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board has awarded the contract for GP core services under APMS (Alternative Provider Medical Services) contract to Helston Medical Centre. The contract covers primary care services for Meneage Street Practice in Helston, Cornwall, from 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2027. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement aimed to confirm the continuation of services by the existing provider, considering aspects such as quality, integration, accessibility, social value, and overall value.

This contract award presents business opportunities for healthcare service providers, especially those with expertise in delivering primary care GP services within challenging rural environments. Businesses interested in providing services in the healthcare sector, particularly general practitioner services, should consider engaging with the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board for potential future opportunities within the APMS framework. Understanding the needs of rural populations and demonstrating a commitment to quality, innovation, integration, and social value will be key factors for success in pursuing similar contracts.

## Notice

GP core services under APMS contract for Meneage Street Practice, Helston, Cornwall

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C to existing provider GP primary care services Contract dates - 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2027

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The current incumbent, Helston Medical Centre, was considered against the 5 key criteria. These criteria are not weighted differently as they are equally important for this service. The current incumbent is undertaking primary care GP services for a cohort of patients in a very rural and difficult area to commission services within. They are currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements for primary care GP core services and enhanced services for the cohort population. There have been no representations during the required standstill period, therefore we are issuing this award notice. Decision makers are: Head of Primary Care, Finance Manager Primary Care, Contract Manager Primary Care, Procurement manager No conflicts of interest registered COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR reg 21 and guidance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005598-2024 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| 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 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CORNWALL AND ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BODMIN |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL31 2FR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE; HELSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121100 - General-practitioner services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2024 at 07:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005598-2024
- 8 Feb 2024 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004185-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://cios.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/48712

## Provenance

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