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title: "Urgent Access Hub - Reading (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0471ca"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0471ca.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE & BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-06-21"
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# Urgent Access Hub - Reading (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB)

Buyer: NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE & BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0471ca

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## Summary

The NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire & Berkshire West Integrated Care Board has published a Provider Selection Regime notice for the Urgent Access Hub in Reading. This procurement opportunity falls under the Health and social work services category. The contract value is £3,600,000.00. The contract period is 2 years starting in October 2024. Interested providers must submit expressions of interest by 05 July 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector to compete for providing urgent care services at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Companies with expertise in primary care, NHS 111 services, and emergency care are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, and the decision makers for this contract are the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice of intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.

The service is an Urgent Access Hub in Reading. The aim of the service is to improve same day access in Berkshire West through the provision of a primary care-led service located at Royal Berkshire Hospital. The service will provide a seamless transition between in and out of hours services and treat patients directed to the service from multiple sources including NHS 111 services, referral from primary care, self-presenters and from the Emergency Department at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The level of clinical service provided will be comparable to the service received by patients attending general practice primary care settings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice of intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.

The service is an Urgent Access Hub in Reading. The aim of the service is to improve same day access in Berkshire West through the provision of a primary care-led service located at Royal Berkshire Hospital. The service will provide a seamless transition between in and out of hours services and treat patients directed to the service from multiple sources including NHS 111 services, referral from primary care, self-presenters and from the Emergency Department at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The level of clinical service provided will be comparable to the service received by patients attending general practice primary care settings.

This service is anticipated to start in October 2024.

The contract period will be 2 years. The total value of the contract is PS3,600,000.00 (PS1,800,000 per annum).

Expressions of interest must be received by no later than midday on 05 July 2024. 

To express interest in this process: 

Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The project reference is C292779. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice of intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The decision makers for this contract are Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB and it is the intention to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019155-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE & BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | AMERSHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | HP7 OJD |
| 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 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2024 at 10:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019155-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.buckinghamshireccg.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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