Medical practice and related services

Tender description

Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (Arden and GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS England (Central Midlands) and NHS Nene CCG (referred to as the Commissioner(s)) under joint commissioning arrangements is seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver primary care medical services under a caretaking arrangement, at Kings Heath Practice, North Oval, Kings Heath, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7LN. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidder(s) for a period of 12 months from the commencement date of 1.4.2017 until the 31.3.2018, there will be no option to extend beyond this period. Subsequent to this the Commissioner(s) will carry out a full procurement for a longer term provider for the practice. Based on the current contract it is anticipated that the service provision resultant of this procurement will have an estimated annual agreement value of 395 000 GBP (including a Caretaker Fee and excluding Enhanced Services and QOF Payments). The weighted patient list size is 3 343.54. It is envisaged that TUPE will apply. The key objective of this procurement is to commission an able provider(s) through the most current NHS England Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contract. These services must be provided by GPs and nurses and the Provider(s) will be expected 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 as set out in the Service Specification. The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Please see ‘Additional text’ below on how to register.