- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Bolton APMS's - 2 Locations
- Lot 2. HMR APMS
- Lot 3. New Bank Practice - Manchester APMS
- Lot 4. Victoria Mill Practice Manchester APMS
- Lot 5. Charlestown Medical Practice Manchester APMS
- Lot 6. Droylsden Road Family Practice Manchester APMS
- Lot 7. Simpson Medical Practice Manchester APMS
- Lot 8. City Health Centre Manchester APMS & WIC
- Lot 9. Hawthorn Medical Practice Manchester APMS & WIC
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS)
4th Floor
3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester,
M1 3BN
Contact
Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD - North West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/
Buyer's address
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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
Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) and Walk in Centres (WICS)
Reference number
MANICB01
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (GM ICB) (the Contracting Authority), who are undertaking a procurement to commission Greater Manchester Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS), to be delivered for patients of Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR), Bolton, New Bank Practice, Victoria Mill Practice, Charlestown Medical Practice, Droylsden Road Family Practice, Simpson Medical Practice, City Health Centre and Hawthorn Medical Practice. There is also a need to secure provision of Walk In Centre services for City Health Centre and Hawthorn Medical Practice locations.
Description of Procurement
The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of providers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.
The contract term for APMS only services is 10 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
The contract term for WIC Services is for 3 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Please note that caveat responses will be considered as non-acceptance of this requirement.
Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 22 March 2024. The closing date for submission of tenders is by NOON on 14 May 2024.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £118,213,571
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bolton APMS's - 2 Locations
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
APMS Contracts at 2x locations within the Bolton Region
The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of providers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.
The contract term for APMS only services is 10 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Please note that caveat responses will be considered as non-acceptance of this requirement.
Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 22 March 2024. The closing date for submission of tenders is by NOON on 14 May 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
HMR APMS
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HMR APMS Contract
The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of providers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.
The contract term for APMS only services is 10 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 22 March 2024. The closing date for submission of tenders is by NOON on 14 May 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
New Bank Practice - Manchester APMS
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Manchester APMS
New Bank Practice
The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of providers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.
The contract term for APMS only services is 10 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 22 March 2024. The closing date for submission of tenders is by NOON on 14 May 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Victoria Mill Practice Manchester APMS
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Manchester APMS
Victoria Mill Practice
The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of providers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.
The contract term for APMS only services is 10 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 22 March 2024. The closing date for submission of tenders is by NOON on 14 May 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Charlestown Medical Practice Manchester APMS
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Manchester APMS
Charlestown Medical Practice
The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of providers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.
The contract term for APMS only services is 10 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 22 March 2024. The closing date for submission of tenders is by NOON on 14 May 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Droylsden Road Family Practice Manchester APMS
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Manchester APMS
Droylsden Road Family Practice
The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of providers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.
The contract term for APMS only services is 10 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 22 March 2024. The closing date for submission of tenders is by NOON on 14 May 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Simpson Medical Practice Manchester APMS
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Manchester APMS
Simpson Medical Practice
The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of providers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.
The contract term for APMS only services is 10 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 22 March 2024. The closing date for submission of tenders is by NOON on 14 May 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
City Health Centre Manchester APMS & WIC
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Manchester APMS & WIC
City Health Centre
The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of providers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.
The contract term for APMS only services is 10 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
The contract term for WIC Services is for 3 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Please note that caveat responses will be considered as non-acceptance of this requirement.
Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 22 March 2024. The closing date for submission of tenders is by NOON on 14 May 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hawthorn Medical Practice Manchester APMS & WIC
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Manchester APMS & WIC
Hawthorn Medical Practice
The basic principles that mirror those of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capability, capacity, and technical competence of providers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.
The contract term for APMS only services is 10 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
The contract term for WIC Services is for 3 years, with effect from 01 April 2025, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Please note that caveat responses will be considered as non-acceptance of this requirement.
Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 22 March 2024. The closing date for submission of tenders is by NOON on 14 May 2024.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
14 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014 (TUPE) may apply to this contract as this is an existing service provision. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services.
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including bid submissions, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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Legal, economic, financial, and technical information
Conditions for participation
Objective rules and criteria for participation
Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, Contracting Authorities must consider:
(a) How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the area where they exercise their functions; and
(b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, they might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to "economic, social, and environmental well-being".
Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom