Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group
Capability House, Bedford
Bedford
MK45 4HR
UK
E-mail: rod.skinner@attain.co.uk
NUTS: UKH2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.bedfordshireccg.nhs.uk/home/
Address of the buyer profile: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Cauldwell Medical Centre (Bedford), Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS)
Reference number: ACE-0364-2019-BED
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The contracting authorities wish to establish a single provider contract for the provisions of an alternative primary medical services (APMS) primary care service based at Cauldwell Road Medical Centre.
Cauldwell Medical Centre, Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, Kempston Rd, Bedford MK42 9DJ is in Bedfordshire and is part of Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The CCG currently has a provider in place to deliver general practice medical services at the surgery until 31.3.2020.
Bedfordshire CCG now wishes to appoint a suitable organisation to provide general practice medical services (under an APMS Contract) at Cauldwell Medical Centre from 1.4.2020 for a period of 5 (five) years with a break clause at year 3 (3 + 2). Bedfordshire CCG aim to help ensure better outcomes for people by creating the settings for person-centered, personalised and coordinated care to thrive locally.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 600 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH24
Main site or place of performance:
Boundary of Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contracting authorities wish to establish a single provider contract for the provisions of an alternative primary medical services (APMS) Primary Care service based at Cauldwell Road Medical Centre.
Cauldwell Medical Centre, Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, Kempston Rd, Bedford MK42 9DJ is in Bedfordshire and is part of Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The CCG currently has a provider in place to deliver general practice medical services at the surgery until 31.3.2020.
Bedfordshire CCG now wishes to appoint a suitable organisation to provide general practice medical services (under an APMS Contract) at Cauldwell Medical Centre from 1.4.2020 for a period of 5 (five) years with a break clause at year 3 (3 + 2). Bedfordshire CCG aim to help ensure better outcomes for people by creating the settings for person-centered, personalised and coordinated care to thrive locally.
The most recent health profile for Bedford is available to download
https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles/area-search-results/E12000006?search_type=list-child areas&place_name=East%20of%20England
Bedfordshire CCG covers an area that incorporates 2 local authority districts: Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. The high level health profile overview for Bedford Borough is as follows:
The health of people in Bedford is varied compared with the England average. About 15 % (4 800) of children live in low income families. Life expectancy for both men and women is similar to the England average.
Health inequalities
Life expectancy is 10,1 years lower for men and 7,1 years lower for women in the most deprived areas of Bedford than in the least deprived areas.
Child health
In year 6, 19,9 % (369) of children are classified as obese. The rate of alcohol-specific hospital stays among those under 18 is 23*, better than the average for England. This represents 9 stays per year. Levels of GCSE attainment are worse than the England average. Levels of breastfeeding initiation and smoking at time of delivery are better than the England average.
Adult health
The rate of alcohol-related harm hospital stays is 553*, better than the average for England. This represents 886 stays per year. The rate of self-harm hospital stays is 224*, worse than the average for England. This represents 374 stays per year. The rate of sexually transmitted infections is better than average. Rates of statutory homelessness, violent crime and the percentage of people in employment are better than average.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
26/09/2019
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
01/05/2020
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
26/09/2019
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
VI.3) Additional information
To register for this opportunity please go to the link below
https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/
Then click on View current opportunities (you can do this without having to log into Bravo)
Then click on the Title below and express an interest (those suppliers that registered for the Market Event need to look for this project under ‘My ITTs’
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group
Capability House, Bedford
Bedford
MK45 4HR
UK
E-mail: rod.skinner@attain.co.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/08/2019