--- title: "NECS508 GP Out of Hours & Home Visiting Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048370" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048370" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048370.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048370.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST & NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2024-07-22" --- # NECS508 GP Out of Hours & Home Visiting Service Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST & NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048370 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048370) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048370.json) ## Summary North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), on behalf of NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB), is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) exercise titled "NECS508 GP Out of Hours & Home Visiting Service." This procurement process focuses on health and social work services in the Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland regions. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with details and communications managed electronically through Atamis. The RFI will be accessible from 22nd July 2024, with submissions due by 12:00 on 6th August 2024. Important note: this RFI is purely informational and does not constitute a tender process. This tender presents significant business opportunities for entities capable of providing out-of-hours GP and home visiting services. Ideal candidates range from healthcare providers to specialised service firms that can navigate the complexities of public sector healthcare contracts, including compliance with Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006. Businesses participating in this RFI can gain early insights into the demand, positioning themselves strategically for the forthcoming tender processes and contract notices. Engaging early with the RFI allows potential suppliers to align their service offerings with NHS requirements, thereby enhancing their competitive edge. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the relevant Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a GP Out of Hours & Home Visiting Service in the following areas: * Newcastle * North Tyneside * Northumberland It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find and Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. A Request for Information is no indication of a commitment to participate in any subsequent tender process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this RFI exercise and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including RFI submissions, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm The Request for Information will be available on the e-tendering site on 22nd July 2024. Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Completed RFI questionnaires must be submitted by: 12:00 on 6th AUGUST 2024. ### Lot Information GP Out Of Hours & Home Visiting (Newcastle) North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the relevant Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a GP Out of Hours & Home Visiting Service in the following areas: * Newcastle * North Tyneside * Northumberland It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find and Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. A Request for Information is no indication of a commitment to participate in any subsequent tender process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this RFI exercise and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including RFI submissions, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm The Request for Information will be available on the e-tendering site on 22nd July 2024. Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Completed RFI questionnaires must be submitted by: 12:00 on 6th AUGUST 2024. GP Out of Hours & Home Visiting Service (North Tyneside) North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the relevant Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a GP Out of Hours & Home Visiting Service in the following areas: * Newcastle * North Tyneside * Northumberland It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find and Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. A Request for Information is no indication of a commitment to participate in any subsequent tender process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this RFI exercise and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including RFI submissions, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm The Request for Information will be available on the e-tendering site on 22nd July 2024. Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Completed RFI questionnaires must be submitted by: 12:00 on 6th AUGUST 2024. GP Out of Hours & Home Visiting Service (Northumberland) North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the relevant Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a GP Out of Hours & Home Visiting Service in the following areas: * Newcastle * North Tyneside * Northumberland It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find and Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. A Request for Information is no indication of a commitment to participate in any subsequent tender process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this RFI exercise and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including RFI submissions, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm The Request for Information will be available on the e-tendering site on 22nd July 2024. Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Completed RFI questionnaires must be submitted by: 12:00 on 6th AUGUST 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022733-2024 | | 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 | 22 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 NORTH EAST & NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2024 at 15:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022733-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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