GP Extended Access and GP Out of Hours services in Northamptonshire

Tender description

Procurement of a GP Extended Access service in NHS Nene CCG localities (Lot 1) and a GP Out of Hours Service in Northamptonshire (Lot 2) Lot 1: GP Extended Access (GPEA) will support GPs to meet rising population demands with additional clinical capacity beyond core hours (08.00am to 18.30pm Monday to Friday). In addition, the service aims to achieve a positive impact upon patient flow in other service areas, including urgent and unplanned care settings, attributable to patients who cite they are ‘unable to access’ GP appointments, and increasingly meet people’s needs in lower acuity settings, including self-care. Lot 2: GP Out of Hours (GPOOH) The Out of Hours Primary Medical Services are defined as those services provided in the out of hours period (see below) which would be essential services provided by a primary medical contractor, for example at the patient’s own GP practice, during core hours. The Provider would be required to provide these services if it is established that the patient cannot wait to be seen by a practitioner within core hours. The Contract awarded for Lot 1: GP Extended Access will commence on 1st October 2018 and will be for duration of three years with an option for an extension for up to an additional two years. The Contract awarded for Lot 2: GP Out of Hours will commence on 1st April 2019 and will be for duration of two years and six months with an option for an extension for up to an additional two years. Keywords: Northamptonshire, GP, GP Extended access, GP Out of Hours