II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK2

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The provider will act as a Coordinator and Assurer of outcomes for approved projects within the CCLIP programme for the Dorset system as well as being responsible for the end-to-end co-ordination of a range of non-clinical services that support general practice outcomes<br/><br/>Core service description<br/><br/>Coordinator role<br/>The provider will act as a Coordinator responsible for end-to-end co-ordination of a wide range of non-clinical services that support general practice outcomes. The Coordinator must be a credible, mature and local leader with strong partner relationships across primary care and system partners, with a deep understanding of the Dorset health and care landscape. <br/><br/>The provider will also co-ordinate and provide programme management to projects that are funded through the CCLIP fund. <br/><br/>1. Coordination and Programme Management for CCLIP <br/>• Work with general practice to identify and develop project/s that support neighbourhood priority health outcomes in line with the CCLIP programme principles.<br/>• Encourage innovation in neighbourhood model of delivery that align with the ‘three shifts’ in NHS plans.<br/>• Coordination of multi PCN and neighbourhood level initiatives that deliver CCLIP projects<br/>• Assure best value for money through price discovery and an understanding of best value models.<br/>• Recommend standardised pricing models and best value procurement where possible to the Project Provider(s) and Commissioner for recommended projects.<br/>• Co-ordinate, run and administer a multi-neighbourhood provider and commissioner oversight panel to approve projects in line with outcomes and principles. <br/>• Ensure approved project funding is managed within authorised budget envelopes for CCLIP specification.<br/>• Advise the Commissioner of the funding schedules to be paid for each approved project.<br/>• Assure the Commissioner on outcome achievement, payment awards and scheduling.<br/>• Monitoring provider performance with monthly reports of approved projects and fund utilisation.<br/><br/>2. Provider Management<br/>• Assurance of contractor resilience for project providers.<br/><br/>3. Relationship and stakeholder management<br/>• Develop trusted relationships with community providers, local councils, and the VCSEs <br/>• Facilitate cross-sector relationships and partnership models of service delivery and contractual frameworks among primary care and its partners.<br/>• The Co-ordinator must have established relationships with Primary Care Networks, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and system partners across both Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and Dorset places.<br/>• Work with the general practice representative organisation – The General Practice Alliance (GPA)<br/><br/><br/>Locations<br/>The service will be delivered:<br/>• Virtually across all neighbourhoods via remote coordination, digital platforms, and shared communication tools.<br/>• Onsite, where required, at: <br/>• GP practices<br/>• Primary Care Network hubs<br/>• Community or local authority premises<br/>• Place or ICS coordination centres<br/><br/>The Co-ordinator must maintain adequate physical presence to build relationships, understand local context, and support service delivery.<br/><br/>Service Requirements and Standards<br/>• Governance and Accountability<br/>• Monthly reporting to the commissioner and relevant neighbourhood boards to provide assurance on how agreed projects are providing value for money and making a difference. <br/>• Participation in Place-level governance and Primary Care Transformation groups.<br/>• Maintenance of risk registers, action logs, and delivery plans.<br/><br/>• Quality and Performance<br/>The Coordinator must meet KPIs relating to:<br/>• Delivery of agreed workplans<br/>• Timely issue resolution<br/>• Supplier/contract performance<br/>• Neighbourhood satisfaction surveys<br/>• Demonstrated administrative burden reduction<br/>• Value for money and cost avoidance tracking<br/>• The Co-ordinator must be able to start implementing this specification from 1 April 2026. <br/><br/>Dependencies and Interfaces<br/>The service will interface with:<br/>• GP practices and PCNs<br/>• Integrated Neighbourhood Teams<br/>• Local authorities<br/>• Community and Voluntary Sector partners<br/>• Acute and community NHS providers<br/>• ICS Digital, Estates, and Workforce teams<br/>• Other commissioned services contributing to neighbourhood level care<br/>• NHS Dorset ICB and/or the cluster commissioning organisation. <br/><br/>The provider must have a good understanding of the Dorset health and care system, and the partners within it.<br/>The provider must maintain a presence in the county of Dorset (i.e. in either Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole or Dorset local authority footprint).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 200 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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

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