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title: "GP Services - Bluebell Community Transfer to Assess Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049233"
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# GP Services - Bluebell Community Transfer to Assess Unit

Buyer: STOCKPORT N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049233

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## Summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for providing general practitioner services at the Bluebell Community Transfer to Assess Unit in Greater Manchester. The contract, awarded under the Direct Award Process C as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, is valued at £93,240 for the initial term until 30th September 2024, with an extension possible to 30th September 2026. The awarded contract to Marple Cottage Surgery will commence on 1st October 2024. This procurement falls under the 'services' category within the healthcare industry and was conducted using a limited award procedure without a prior call for competition. Relevant representations by providers needed to be submitted by 2nd September 2024, marking the end of the standstill period.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in primary healthcare services. Those with experience in providing seamless inpatient care and working collaboratively with healthcare trusts would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The contract emphasises quality, innovation, and service sustainability, hence businesses with proven records in these areas, coupled with the capacity to handle insourced services on-site, should consider bidding for similar opportunities. Additionally, the focus on reducing health inequalities and improving access aligns with businesses committed to making positive community impacts. This tender underscores the importance of adaptability and collaboration between local healthcare providers and trusts, signalling openings for businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Intention to award a contract for GP Services to Bluebell Unit under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. This begins on the day after the notice of intention to award or conclude is published. A written representation can be made before midnight at the end of the eighth working day after the day the standstill period begins. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by Monday 2nd September. Contract Details: It is the intention of the decision makers, Stockport NHS FT (the FT) to award the contract to: Marple Cottage Surgery, 50 Church St, Marple, Stockport SK6 6BW. The value of the contract for the initial period up to 30th September 2024 is up to PS93,240.00 The contract will run from 1st October 2024 up to 30th September 2026. Reasons for selecting existing supplier against the Key Criteria: Quality and Innovation - For a number of years the supplier has been providing safe and efficient Primary Care medical services for patients with No Criteria to Reside but requiring care and support, who are resident in the Discharge to Assess (D2A) facility the Trust commissions at The Meadows. This contract supports the Trust in meeting the D2A model of care which is supported by national guidance. The supplier has sufficient capacity to be able to provide the service from the new contract start date. Value - The supplier delivers seamless inpatient care Mon-Fri 8.00am - 6.30pm. The Trust has an agreement with an Out of Hours service provider for medical cover outside of the contracted hours. A GP lead ensures ongoing care plans are in place for patients; that appropriate medication is prescribed and available and that issues and concerns are raised at contract meeting and escalated prior where appropriate. The supplier has a proven record of working well with the FT to provide the service. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure that a safe and effective insourced service is provided on-site at the Meadows. The supplier has as identified GP lead but has allocated sessions from salaried GPs to cover this work, back filling general practice work with locums, to ensure continuity of care. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - As well as providing daily ward rounds and next day assessments of newly admitted patients the supplier attends weekly MDT meetings, provide timely discharge summaries (within 24hrs) and contribute to maintaining an average length of stay in the unit of

### Procurement Information

This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026522-2024 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 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 | £93,240 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK2 7JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Offerton |
| Westminster constituency | Cheadle |
| Delivery location | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121100 - General-practitioner services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026522-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.marplecottage.co.uk/
- https://www.stockport.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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