Scope
Description
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB)
(the Authority ) was seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver General Practice Core Training, in line with the specified requirements.
The geography covered is that of NHS BNSSG ICB, namely the counties of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. A single lot is proposed for the total procurement area.
Services are scheduled to commence on 1 September 2025.
The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 (three) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 1 (one) year, as
defined at the sole discretion of the Authority.
BNSSG ICS General Practice serves 1m population with 74 practices and 20 PCNs. Key to service delivery is the core training offered to General Practice Nurses (GPNs), Health Care
Assistants (HCAs), Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) roles and non-clinical and management staff (NCS).
It is critical that this training content aligns to and is up to date with the national and local standards, contracts and priorities, pragmatically meeting the ongoing development needs
of staff, and to enable the associated development of patient services, mindful of the ICS plan to reduce health inequalities.
• To provide an efficient platform and processes for general practice staff (and their line managers) to access, book, amend, cancel, get certification and review their course bookings (at individual and preferably practice and PCN level).
• Course communication to clearly explain the profession/s and level being provided for (to account for registered/ unregistered staff with various competencies) and to be fit for purpose in content, timing and language and to link with the Training Hub website.
• Course content to be specific to General Practice and fit-for-purpose for their needs.
• To provide robust and transparent reporting on a quarterly basis by practice, PCN and course and by profession/job role, to include sign-up, cancellation, DNA and attendance, participant feedback and learnings.
• To provide an annual report evaluating service performance with recommendations for improvements.
• To provide existing and positive local presence, knowledge and experience of BNSSG such that training content matches local operational models and patient service provision needs.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of national, local and BNSSG contracts, policies and pathways.
• To provide blended training delivery methods to include simulation, pre-recorded, online and face to face training.
• Ensuring face to face training is maximised and provided across all BNSSG localities, particularly for 'softer' skills training and mindful of reasonable adjustments for neurodiversity or specific learning needs such as poor literacy.
• To provide professional, timely and constructive support to practices and PCNs with queries, complaints and feedback to candidates (where their assessments are poor or a
cause for concern)
• To be the key point of contact with practices and PCNs for all aspects of the service
• The contract holder will also be expected to support the Training Hub and ICB with any
associated submissions or requests for information or data relating to this programme.
• The contract holder will be expected to support any reasonable request made in relation to service delivery.
Total combined maximum contract value across the full potential term of 4 (four) years including any optional extension years is £840,000.00.
Contract 1. Procurement for the provision of General Practice Core Training NHS Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire ICB
Supplier
Contract value
- £672,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
17 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 28 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Commissioner will decide if the extension shall be used, if the supplier is fulfilling the requirements of the specification.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80561000 - Health training services
Contract locations
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
AVON LOCAL MEDICAL COMMITTEE LIMITED
- Companies House: 06576488
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQPM-8761-MDVV
12a High Street
Bristol
BS16 5HP
United Kingdom
Email: Rebecca@almc.co.uk
Website: https://avonlmc.co.uk/
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Procurement for the provision of General Practice Core Training NHS Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire ICB
Contracting authority
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
- NHS Organisation Data Service: QUY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPCD-6597-HCDW
Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Specialist
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 0DF
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTZ-5316-XWPW
Omega House, 112 Southampton Road
Eastleigh
SO50 5PB
United Kingdom
Email: scwcsu.scwprocurement.bnssg@nhs.net
Website: https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Contact organisation
Contact NHS SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT for any enquiries.