Primary Medical GP Services for St Luke’s and Thurrock Health Centres in Essex

Both new contracts are scheduled to commence from the 1st April 2016 for a contract period of 10 years with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years The key objective of this procurement for both Lots is to commission able provider/s through the most current NHS England Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contract. These services must be provided by GPs and nurses and the Provider/s will be expected to deliver: • NHS England is seeking providers of primary care services which will be accessible, convenient and responsive • The provider/s must design services around the needs of patients and carers, ensuring they are offered more choice and a greater say in their treatment • The provider/s must have processes in place to evaluate and continually improve on patient satisfaction • The provider/s must have processes in place to engage effectively with the local communities • Providers will be expected to participate in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) • The provider/s will be eligible for and expected to provide a range of Enhanced Services, remunerated in line with the relevant Directions and specified by the commissioner on an annual basis.

Bidders can bid for one or both of the above Lots within this tendering opportunity. Estimated contract values for both Lots are detailed within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.

Site visits for both Lots will be possible, the dates and times will be communicated via the e-Tendering portal (Bravo) to bidders that have registered an expression of interest. The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system for this procurement exercise. Please see 'Other Information' as below on how to register.