Medical practice services

Tender description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England Midlands and East (Central Midlands) and Bedfordshire CCG (under joint commissioning arrangements) invites suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for delivery of Primary Medical Services at Shortstown Surgery, Bedford. The Commissioners are looking for a provider to deliver: — High quality, patient centred and value for money (VFM) Primary GP services, delivered in a safe and effective manner. — Primary Medical Services including Essential, Additional and Enhanced Services. The contract will commence on 1.11.2017 and will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend up to a further 2 years (5 years maximum). Based on the current weighted patient list size (2 326.98 as of April 2017) the maximum contract value for the service provision resultant of this procurement will be circa 1 445 055 GBP over the life time of the contract (5 years maximum). This figure excludes Enhanced Services and QOF payments. However it is envisaged that the patient list size will increase as a result of a housing development in New Cardington (Shortstown). It is envisaged that TUPE will apply. Documentation is available at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk The deadline to express an interest (access documents on Bravo) is 12:00 noon 17.7.2017 and responses must be submitted by 12:00 noon 19.7.2017 (the deadline).