GP Services (APMS) for: Lot 1 - The Horsefair Practice (Sandy Lane Health Centre, Rugeley, Springfield Health and Wellbeing Centre, Rugeley and Armitage, Lot 2 - Sandy Lane Surgery, Rugeley and Lot 3 - Burntwood Health and Wellbeing Centre, Burntwood

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England Midlands and East (North Midlands), Cannock Chase CCG and South East Staffordshire and Seisdon Peninsula CCG (referred to as the Commissioners), is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver primary care medical service(s) at:

Lot 1 - The Horsefair Practice (Sandy Lane Health Centre, Rugeley, Springfield Health and Wellbeing Centre, Rugeley and Armitage (CCCCG) Lot 2 - Sandy Lane Surgery, Rugeley (CCCCG) Lot 3 - Burntwood Health and Wellbeing Centre, Burntwood (SESSP CCG)

The current contract for LOT 1 will end 31st March 2019 and as a result the successful Bidder(s) is expected to be fully operational by April 2019. The estimated contract value is based on the weighted list sizes as at 1st April 2018, it is anticipated that the service provision resultant of this procurement will have a maximum annual agreement value as below: - Lot 1- circa £1,107,275.90 per annum (at £87.92 per weighted patient based on April 2018 weighted patient list size of 12,594.13) excluding V.A.T As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement for Lot 1 will be established with the successful Bidder(s) for a maximum period of 15 years (10+5 years).

The current contract(s) for the LOT 2 will end 31st March 2019 and as a result the successful Bidder(s) is expected to be fully operational by 1st April 2019. The estimated contract value based on the weighted list sizes as at 1st April 2018 it is anticipated that the service provision resultant of this procurement will have a maximum annual agreement value as below: - Lot 2- circa £1,042,907.91 per annum (at £87.92 per weighted patient based on April 2018 weighting patient list size of 11,862.01) excluding V.A.T As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement for Lot 2 will be established with the successful Bidder(s) for a maximum period of 15 years (10+5years).

The current contract(s) for the LOT 3 - Burntwood Health and Wellbeing Centre, Burntwood will end 31st March 2019 and as a result the successful Bidder(s) is expected to be fully operational by 1st April 2019. The estimated contract value based on the weighted list sizes as at 1st April 2018 it is anticipated that the service provision resultant of this procurement will have a maximum annual agreement value as below: - Lot 3 - circa £459,853.14 per annum (at £96.71 per weighted patient based on April 2018 weighting patient list size of 4,754.97) excluding V.A.T As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement for Lot 3 will be established with the successful Bidder(s) for a maximum period of 5 years.

Additional income can be earned from the QOF payment and Enhanced Services Payments.

Please note the deadline to express an interest (ITT_965 refers) and request documents is 12 noon, 24th July 2018.

Completed bids must be submitted by 12 noon, 1st August 2018.

Additional information: NHS England is seeking to identify a provider(s) who will deliver GP Services for patients under an (APMS) contract only (one separate APMS Contract per lot). The successful Bidder will need to demonstrate that they can deliver service(s) of a continuously high-quality and will be responsive to the needs of the local population. The Provider will be assessed on an on-going basis to ensure they deliver the quality required. The services must be provided by GPs, nurses and other practice staff. The Provider will be expected to: - Provide primary care services which will be accessible, convenient and responsive; - Design services around the needs of patients and carers, ensuring they are offered more choice and have a greater say in their treatment; - Have processes in place to evaluate and continually improve on patient satisfaction; - Have processes in place to engage effectively with the local communities; - Participate in 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 on an annual basis;

It is envisaged that TUPE apply.

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