For the Provision of Primary Medical GP Services at Chadwell Medical Centre in Essex

North and East London Commissioning Support Unit (NEL CSU) on behalf of NHS England (Midlands & East (East)) are inviting suitably qualified providers to deliver Alternative Primary Medical Services at Chadwell Medical Centre, Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock, RM16 4JD. The contract term is for 12 months with an option to extend up to but not exceeding a further 12 months. The short term nature of the contract is to enable NHS England (Midlands and East (East)) to confirm the longer term provision for patients of this service.

As this tender is for existing services, the services must be fully operational by the service commencement date of 1st April 2017 in order to ensure continuity of care for patients.

The current patient list size for these services is 5165 as at 1st October 2016. These services must be provided by GPs, nurses and other suitably qualified clinicians, the successful Provider will be expected to:

• Provide primary medical services which will be accessible, convenient and responsive; • Design services around the needs of patients and carers, ensuring they are offered choice and a say in their treatment; • Have processes in place to evaluate and continually improve on patient care and satisfaction; • Have processes in place to engage effectively with the local communities; • Participate in the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF); • Be eligible for and expected to provide all Enhanced Services, remunerated in line with the relevant Directions as specified by the commissioner; • Promotion of healthy living with the aim of tackling the underlying causes of ill health.

Additional information: This opportunity will be open to the entire market, including the current providers.

The Invitation to Tender Questionnaire is anticipated to be published on 10th January, and the project will not be visible until the ITT is published. Please note these times and dates may be subject to change, of which you will be informed via Bravo (please see web link below). https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html To register on the portal: From the portal (Arden&GEM Bravo) Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link Accept the terms and conditions for using the portal. Complete your organisation and personal details. Choose a memorable username and submit. You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage). To Express Interest in the ITT: Login with your unique username and password From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -this is a repository of all ITTs open to any registered supplier Select Provision of Primary Medical GP Services at Chadwell Medical Centre in Essex.