Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c39-c2c1-7229-ac54-9fcee0239b82/cauldwell-medical-centre-bedford-alternative-provider-medical-services-apms closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Cauldwell Medical Centre (Bedford), Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) [Attain](https://tendernation.io/buyers/attain) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 22 Aug 2019 Deadline Closed 26 Sept 2019 ## 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 The Contracting Authorities wish to establish a single Provider contract for the provisions of an Alternative Primary Medical Services (APMS) Primary Care service based at Cauldwell Road Medical Centre. Cauldwell Medical Centre, Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, Kempston Rd, Bedford MK42 9DJ is in Bedfordshire and is part of Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The CCG currently has a provider in place to deliver general practice medical services at the surgery until 31.3.2020. Bedfordshire CCG now wishes to appoint a suitable organisation to provide general practice medical services (under an APMS Contract) at Cauldwell Medical Centre from 01.04.2020 for a period of 5 (five) years with a break clause at Year 3 (3 + 2). Bedfordshire CCG aim to help ensure better outcomes for people by creating the settings for person-centered, personalised and coordinated care to thrive locally. The most recent health profile for Bedford is available to download [fingertips.phe.org.uk](https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles/area-search-results/E12000006?search_type=list-child) areas&place\_name=East%20of%20England Bedfordshire CCG covers an area that incorporates two local authority districts: Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. The high level health profile overview for Bedford Borough is as follows:- The health of people in Bedford is varied compared with the England average. About 15% (4,800) of children live in low income families. Life expectancy for both men and women is similar to the England average. ### Health inequalities Life expectancy is 10.1 years lower for men and 7.1 years lower for women in the most deprived areas of Bedford than in the least deprived areas.\*\* ### Child health In Year 6, 19.9% (369) of children are classified as obese. The rate of alcohol-specific hospital stays among those under 18 is 23\*, better than the average for England. This represents 9 stays per year. Levels of GCSE attainment are worse than the England average. Levels of breastfeeding initiation and smoking at time of delivery are better than the England average. ### Adult health The rate of alcohol-related harm hospital stays is 553\*,better than the average for England. This represents886 stays per year. The rate of self-harm hospital stays is 224\*, worse than the average for England. This represents 374 stays per year. The rate of sexually transmitted infections is better than average. Rates of statutory homelessness, violent crime and the percentage of people in employment are better than average. Additional information: To register for this opportunity please go to the link below [attain.bravosolution.co.uk](https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/) Then click on View current opportunities (you can do this without having to log into Bravo) Then click on the Title below and express an interest (those suppliers that registered for the Market Event need to look for this project under "My ITTs" 2 Attain Cauldwell Medical Centre (Bedford), Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Services 26/09/2019 11:00 Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/448a26fb-1116-4927-af99-93068e050dcd) 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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