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Prior Information Notice

Bromley Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service

  • First published: 04 August 2026
  • Last modified: 04 August 2026
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
NHS South East London ICB
Authority ID:
AA83465
Publication date:
04 August 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (Bromley Place) is undertaking market engagement to inform the commissioning of a new Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service from 1 December 2026. The current arrangements are due to expire in November 2026 and replacement commissioning arrangements are required to ensure continuity of service provision.

The purpose of this engagement is to understand:

• Market interest and provider capability.

• Potential delivery models and partnership opportunities.

• Workforce considerations and operational requirements.

• Views on the proposed service specification.

• Whether the proposed financial envelope is realistic and deliverable.

• Opportunities to improve patient experience, service resilience and demand management.

The anticipated core contract value is approximately £50,000 per annum, with flexibility to commission additional sessions through a call-off mechanism up to a maximum contract value of £100,000.

Please refer to the draft service specification document for further information on the service.

Commissioners are seeking feedback from interested organisations via a Market

Engagement Event.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 13th August 2026

Time: 19:00 - 20:00

Venue: Microsoft Teams (virtual)

Registration

To access the Market Event Registration Form

interested organisation must express an interest via e-tendering portal.

Bidders need to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the below link.

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Once registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following project specific link:

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ( Contract Reference C462726)

or

Complete the registration form and submit via MS Forms Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fZbacG89SN

Closing date for registration: Monday 10th August 2026

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS South East London ICB

QKK

160 Tooley Street

London

SE1 2TZ

UK

E-mail: hub.queries@nhs.net

NUTS: UKI61

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.selondonics.org/icb/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.selondonics.org/icb/

I.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 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

Bromley Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service

Reference number: PRJ 2284

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85121000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (Bromley Place) is undertaking market engagement to inform the commissioning of a new Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service from 1 December 2026. The current arrangements are due to expire in November 2026 and replacement commissioning arrangements are required to ensure continuity of service provision.

The purpose of this engagement is to understand:

• Market interest and provider capability.

• Potential delivery models and partnership opportunities.

• Workforce considerations and operational requirements.

• Views on the proposed service specification.

• Whether the proposed financial envelope is realistic and deliverable.

• Opportunities to improve patient experience, service resilience and demand management.

The anticipated core contract value is approximately £50,000 per annum, with flexibility to commission additional sessions through a call-off mechanism up to a maximum contract value of £100,000.

Please refer to the draft service specification document for further information on the service.

Commissioners are seeking feedback from interested organisations via a Market

Engagement Event.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 13th August 2026

Time: 19:00 - 20:00

Venue: Microsoft Teams (virtual)

Registration

To access the Market Event Registration Form

interested organisation must express an interest via e-tendering portal.

Bidders need to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the below link.

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Once registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following project specific link:

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ( Contract Reference C462726)

or

Complete the registration form and submit via MS Forms Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fZbacG89SN

Closing date for registration: Monday 10th August 2026

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 100 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85121000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI61


Main site or place of performance:

Bromley

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (Bromley Place) is seeking engagement from suitably qualified providers regarding the future commissioning of an Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service from 1 December 2026.

The service will provide primary care cover during planned General Practice Academic Half Day closures (minimum x 6 covering 13.30 to 18.30), supporting workforce development and protected learning whilst maintaining safe patient access to urgent care services.

The provider will be expected to deliver:

a) Telephony diversion and patient access arrangements.

b) Clinical triage and risk stratification.

c) Telephone consultations.

d) Online consultation response capability.

e) Face-to-face urgent appointments where clinically required and/or signposting to another appropriate service.

f) Home visiting where clinically appropriate.

g) Care navigation and onward referral.

h) Support for vulnerable and high-risk patients.

Who Should Attend?

We welcome attendance from organisations with experience in:

a) Urgent Primary Care

b) Out of Hours Services

c) Integrated Urgent Care (IUC)

d) NHS 111 Clinical Services

e) General Practice Provider Organisations

f) GP Federations

g) Primary Care Networks

h) Community Healthcare Providers

Event Objectives

The event will:

a) Present the proposed service model.

b) Provide an overview of the anticipated procurement process.

c) Seek feedback on the draft service specification.

d) Explore market capability and delivery models.

e) Identify opportunities for partnership and collaborative delivery.

Please refer to the draft service specification document for further information on the service.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 13th August 2026

Time: 19:00 - 20:00

Venue: Microsoft Teams (virtual)

Important Information

This event forms part of NHS South East London ICB's market engagement activity and is not part of any formal evaluation process. Attendance is voluntary and will not influence any subsequent procurement decisions.

Feedback received will be used to refine the service specification and inform the final procurement approach. Interested organisations are encouraged to participate and share their views on the proposed service model.

The anticipated core contract value is approximately £50,000 per annum, with flexibility to commission additional sessions through a call-off mechanism up to a maximum contract value of £100,000.

II.2.14) Additional information

Registration

To access the Market Event Registration Form

interested organisation must express an interest via e-tendering portal.

Bidders need to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the below link.

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Once registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following project specific link:

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ( Contract Reference C462726)

or

Complete the registration form and submit via MS Forms Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fZbacG89SN

Closing date for registration: Monday 10th August 2026

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

31/08/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

03/08/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85121000 Medical practice services Medical practice and related services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
hub.queries@nhs.net
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Other contact:
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