Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c00-15f2-7361-8a53-53824394b288/provision-of-primary-medical-gp-services-for-caradoc-surgery-in-frinton-on-sea-e closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Primary Medical GP Services for Caradoc Surgery in Frinton on Sea Essex [NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-arden-and-greater-east-midlands-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value £8,500,000 to £8,800,000 Published 19 Aug 2015 Deadline Closed 28 Sept 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit(CSU) on behalf of NHS England West Midlands & East (East) are inviting suitably qualified providers to deliver Alternative Primary Medical Services (APMS) for Caradoc Surgery located in Frinton on Sea in Essex. This Primary Medical Care Service contract has an anticipated start date of 1.4.2016 as the existing contract will cease on 31.3.2016. The successful provider will need to demonstrate that they can deliver service(s) of a continuously high-quality and will be responsive to the needs local population. The Provider will be assessed on an on-going basis to ensure they deliver the quality required. There will be a requirement to deliver General Practitioner (GP) Services from existing premises. These services must be provided by GPs and Nurses and the provider will be expected to deliver: — High quality Primary Medical Services responsive to the needs of the local population. — Promotion of healthy living with the aim of tackling the underlying causes of ill health. — Essential services. — All additional services. — All Enhanced Services commissioned by NHS England. Contract will be for a 10 year period with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years The invitation to tender (ITT) documents are accessible online visit: [ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html). The tender reference number is 'itt\_288' Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) — Browse to the eSourcing Portal: [ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) and click the link to register— Accept the terms and conditions and click ‘continue' — Enter your correct business and user details —Note the user-name you chose and click ‘Save' when complete — You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender — Login to the portal with the user-name/password — Click the ‘ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) — Click on the relevant ITT (itt\_288) to access the content. — Click the ‘Express Interest' button at the top of the page. — This will move the ITT into your ‘My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) — You can now access any attachments by clicking ‘Buyer Attachments' in the ‘ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender — Click ‘My Response' under ‘ITT Details', you can choose to ‘Create Response' or to ‘Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) — You can now use the ‘Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification — Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT — There may be a mixture of on-line and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available) You must then submit your reply using the ‘Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/af4e6b70-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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