Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
Contact
Paul Wilkinson
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK13 - Gloucestershire
NHS Organisation Data Service
QR1
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
West Cheltenham Medical Practice APMS Contract
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
GP Medical services under APMS contract (Y05212) - West Cheltenham Medical Practice (Hesters Way Living Centre (main site) and Springbank Community Resource Centre)
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £8,077,796.52
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Main site or place of performance
West Cheltenham Medical (WCM) currently provide General Medical services under the APMS contract from two sites:
1. Hesters Way Living Centre, Hesters Way Community Resource Centre, Cassin Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7SU (main site)
2. Springbank Community Resource Centre, Springbank Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 0LG
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract is being awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by Wednesday 20 March 2024 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice)]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Gloucestershire ICB award decision makers:
Primary Care Direct Commissioning Committee
NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The current incumbent, Inspire Healthcare, was considered against the 5 key criteria. These criteria are not weighted differently as they are equally important for this service. They are currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements for primary care GP general medical services and enhanced services for the cohort population .
The list size is significantly lower than the Gloucestershire ICB average is 10,290 and the patient demographics indicate the 4th more deprived decile.
No conflicts of interest registered. COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR reg 21 and guidance.
Approximate contract value: £8,077,796.52 (for the initial 7-year contract period).
Proposed contract length 7-years (with option to extend for a further 3-year period) from 1 December 2024.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Wednesday 20 March 2024 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice)]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inspire Healthcare
Church Street Medical, The Devereux Centre, Barton Road
Tewkesbury
GL20 5GJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
NHS Organisation Data Service
Y05212
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £8,077,796.52
Total value of the contract/lot: £8,077,796.52
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract is being awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by Wednesday 20 March 2024 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice)]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Gloucestershire ICB award decision makers:
Primary Care Direct Commissioning Committee
NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The current incumbent, Inspire Healthcare, was considered against the 5 key criteria. These criteria are not weighted differently as they are equally important for this service. They are currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements for primary care GP medical services and enhanced services for the cohort population.
The patient demographics indicate the 4th more deprived decile and the list size is significantly below the ICB average of 10,290 patients.
The current contract holder is delivering experienced clinical care to a good standard, has scored highly on the most recent GP patient satisfaction national survey and is rated as CQC good. Continuity of care and stake holder engagement is especially important for this patient population demography.
Part of the decision making considerations also included how generally GP practices are experiencing significant pressure with many practices facing challenges due to increases in demand, partner and clinical workforce retention and recruitment, and inflation.
No conflicts of interest registered COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR reg 21 and guidance.
Approximate contract value: £8,077,796.52 (for the initial 7-year contract period).
Proposed contract length 7-years (with option to extend for a further 3-year period) from 1 December 2024.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
NHS England
Country
United Kingdom