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title: "Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS)"
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# Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (GM ICB)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044b99

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## Summary

The NHS England Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (GM ICB) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk-in Centres (WICS). This process, awarded on 3rd December 2024, falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and covers services to be delivered in several locations including Bolton, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, New Bank Practice, Victoria Mill Practice, Charlestown Medical Practice, Droylsden Road Family Practice, Simpson Medical Practice, City Health Centre, and Hawthorn Medical Practice. The procurement followed the principles of the open procedure under the Light Touch Regime as per The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and NHS regulations. Contracts for APMS services are set to commence on 1st April 2025 for a term of 10 years with a possibility of a five-year extension, while WIC services are contracted for three years with a potential two-year extension.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector to expand their service offerings and enter new markets. The tender is well-suited for organisations with the capability, capacity, and technical expertise to provide medical and walk-in services. Specifically, companies like Rochdale Health Alliance, GTD Healthcare Limited, Northern Health GPPO Limited, and Hope Citadel Healthcare CIC have secured various lots, indicating a competitive environment that values experienced providers. The contracts are designed to ensure a stable revenue stream over a decade with potential extensions, allowing for long-term business growth and strategic planning.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (GM ICB) (the Contracting Authority), who are undertaking a procurement to commission Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS), to be delivered for patients of Bolton, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR), New Bank Practice, Victoria Mill Practice, Charlestown Medical Practice, Droylsden Road Family Practice, Simpson Medical Practice, City Health Centre and Hawthorn Medical Practice. There is also a need to secure provision of Walk In Centre services for City Health Centre and Hawthorn Medical Practice locations. Description of Procurement The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of providers 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. The contract term for APMS only services is 10 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The contract term for WIC Services is for 3 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

### Lot Information

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 1 Bolton

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 1 Bolton

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 2 HMR

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 2 HMR

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 3 - Manchester APMS, New Bank Practice

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 3 - Manchester APMS, New Bank Practice

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 4 - Manchester APMS, Victoria Mill Practice

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 4 - Manchester APMS, Victoria Mill Practice

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 5 - Manchester APMS, Charlestown Medical Practice

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 5 - Manchester APMS, Charlestown Medical Practice

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 6 - Manchester APMS, Droylsden Road Family Practice

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 6 - Manchester APMS, Droylsden Road Family Practice

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 7 - Manchester APMS, Simpson Medical Practice

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 7 - Manchester APMS, Simpson Medical Practice

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 8 - Manchester APMS & WIC, City Health Centre

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 8 - Manchester APMS & WIC, City Health Centre

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 9 - Manchester APMS & WIC, Hawthorn Medical Practice

Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS) service - Lot 9 - Manchester APMS & WIC, Hawthorn Medical Practice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038847-2024 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,213,571 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,319,680 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (GM ICB) |
| Additional buyers | GREATER MANCHESTER ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER MEDICAL SERVICES (APMS) AND WALK IN CENTRES (WICS) |
| Locality | 3 PICCADILLY PLACE, MANCHESTER, |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | GTD HEALTHCARE; HOPE CITADEL HEALTHCARE; NORTHERN HEALTH GPPO; ROCHDALE HEALTH ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038847-2024
- 14 May 2024 at 09:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015255-2024
- 22 Mar 2024 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009335-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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