Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Devon ICB
County Hall, Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
Contact
Gill Prior
Telephone
+44 7776227605
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK43 - Devon CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Primary Care Homeless Services in Exeter and Barnstaple
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Devon ICB ("the Commissioner"), are seeking providers to deliver Primary Care Services to Homeless and Vulnerably housed populations of Exeter and Barnstaple. The service will provide the full range of primary medical care services through an APMS contract. The contract term will be 3 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months, with services scheduled to commence on 1st September 2024. The annual financial envelope is expected to be approximately £536,000.
In addition to providing primary care services, the provider is required to deliver the STAR project. This service supports Rough Sleepers and those at risk of Rough Sleeping into Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (STAR) in Exeter only. It is a non-recurrent service commissioned through NHS Devon on behalf of Devon County Council. The service is due to expire on 31 March 2025, however, there is a possibility the service may be extended. The annual funding is £154,416 for 2023/24 and indicated to be similar for 2024/25 (not yet confirmed).
NHS Devon is aware that the current provider in Exeter also delivers services under a subcontracting arrangement with Humankind. This includes Opioid Substitution Therapy, Dried Blood Spot Testing and to deliver Buvidal to appropriate clients. This service requires specialist skills and is funded separately for Exeter only.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2023/S 000-033511
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
IV.2.2.1
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Date
3 January 2024
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Date
17 January 2024
Local time
12:00pm