NHS E South (South Central) + Swindon CCG - Provision of Primary Care APMS Contracts in the Swindon Area

Tender description

NHS England and Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are working together under co-commissioning arrangements to procure GP led Primary Medical Care Services across the Swindon area. The Lead Commissioner for this procurement will be NHS England, represented by NHS England South (South Central). The CCG’s mission is to optimise the health for the quarter of a million people registered with their 26 GP practices in Swindon and Shrivenham. The CCG is currently split into 3 localities; however, work is underway to look towards moving to six Neighbourhood Groups. Providers will need to demonstrate experience of implementing innovative change resulting in real benefits for patients and who are able to provide services in such a way as to support delivery of the NHS Five Year Forward View, General Practice Forward View and the Swindon and Shrivenham Primary Care Strategy. The successful Provider will be expected to provide high quality, cost effective primary medical services which are responsive to the health needs of the population and support continued improvement in health outcomes. In accordance with the Swindon & Shrivenham Clinical Commissioning Group Strategy, the Provider will be expected to use innovative workforce and operational models to deliver a wide range of services in primary care, working in an integrated way with other organisations to improve co-ordination of care. They will take a proactive approach to maintaining health and plan effective care for patients with greater health needs including those with long-term conditions. Over time the Provider may look to develop their service to work with other organisations in new ways, as described in the five Year Forward View. The procurement is divided into the five (5) Lots below. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots. Lot 4 requires a bid to be linked to another Lot or from an existing contract holder. Existing Contracts Lot 1. Carfax NHS Medical Centre Lot 2. Great Western Surgery Lot 3. Hermitage Surgery New Branch Surgery linked to housing development Lot 4. Wichelstowe West and Middle New Contract linked to housing development Lot 5. New Eastern Villages (NEV) The procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCWCSU) on behalf of the Commissioner. Contract length terms are requested for all Lots: a) Contracts for a maximum term of five (5) years b) Contracts for an initial term of ten (10) years with a possible extension of any period up to a further 5 years (as defined and at the discretion of the Commissioner). Any award of contract in excess of five years will be subject to appropriate NHS England business case approval. The Financial Model demonstrates funding for both. Contract start dates vary for each Lot and are as follows: 1. April 2017 2. April 2018 3. April 2017 or April 2018 4. April 2019 5. April 2019