Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
3rd Floor, Arndale House, The Mall
Luton
LU1 2LJ
Contact
Jessica Stanton
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH21 - Luton
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Ivel Medical Centre
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121100 - General-practitioner services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) (referred to as the Commissioner) wishes to seek expressions of interest from GMS and APMS contractors who already deliver primary medical care services in the BLMK area to undertake short-term caretaking services at Ivel Medical Centre in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire for a period of 18-24 months starting from 1 June 2023, with the subsequent intention of going out to the market for a full commercial procurement.
The caretaker contract will have an estimated value of between £2.75 million - £3.6 million.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,600,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ivel Medical Centre is a practice with a list size of 13,683 (13,025.43 weighted) as of September 2022. It is situated in the pleasant market town of Biggleswade in Central Bedfordshire. BLMK ICB is seeking expressions of interest to appoint a short-term caretaker provider or 18 months from 1 June 2023 – 31 October 2024 to stabilise the service before going out to full commercial procurement for a new longer-term Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contract.
Due to the timescales involved, the initial intention is to appoint a short-term caretaker provider on an APMS basis who is already familiar with the local systems, pathways and processes. The caretaker provider will need to use their knowledge of delivery of primary care medical services within BLMK to mobilise quickly and bring stability to the practice’s staff and patients while building resilience and providing reassurance to the local community.
This will enable us to ensure a safe and sustainable GP service is delivered while we work with local system partners to develop, consider and implement longer term plans for meeting the ongoing general practice needs of patients. Following this period of stabilisation, we intend to go out to tender for a longer-term APMS contract.
Ivel Medical Centre is a practice with a list size of 13,683 (13,025.43 weighted) as of September 2022. It is situated in the pleasant market town of Biggleswade in Central Bedfordshire. BLMK ICB is seeking expressions of interest to appoint a short-term caretaker provider for 18-24 months from 1 June 2023 to stabilise the service before going out to full commercial procurement for a new longer-term Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contract.
Due to the timescales involved before the caretaker contract start date, the initial intention is to appoint a short-term caretaker provider on an APMS basis who is already delivering primary medical care services in BLMK and is therefore familiar with the local systems, pathways and processes. The caretaker provider will need to use their knowledge of delivery of primary care medical services within BLMK to mobilise quickly and bring stability to the practice’s staff and patients while building resilience and providing reassurance to the local community.
This will enable us to ensure a safe and sustainable GP service is delivered while we work with local system partners to develop, consider and implement longer term plans for meeting the ongoing general practice needs of patients. Following this period of stabilisation, we intend to go out to tender for a longer-term APMS contract.
Bidders that are interested in this caretaking arrangement must complete the online questionnaire. This is available via the Atamis portal , https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/page/home, project reference: C127638 and submissions are requested to be submitted by Monday 30th January 2023 at 12 noon
two.2.14) Additional information
Bidders that are interested in this caretaking arrangement must complete the online questionnaire. This is available via the Atamis portal , https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/page/home, project reference: C127638 and submissions are requested to be submitted by Monday 30th January 2023 at 12 noon
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
19 January 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No