Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c45-f032-717a-a86d-c9ad173af126/procurement-for-the-provision-of-primary-medical-services-for-homeless-patients

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Procurement for the Provision of Primary Medical Services for Homeless Patients for Oxfordshire CCG

[NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-south-central-and-west-commissioning-support-unit)

Estimated value

£3,633,910

Published

2 Sept 2019

Deadline

Closed

4 Oct 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.

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## About this tender

Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group ("the CCG") is seeking bids from suitably qualified providers for the provision of Primary Medical Services for Homeless Patients (incl. rough sleepers, those living in hostels or similar temporary accommodation, people in 'squats' or 'sofa surfers') in Oxfordshire. Currently operating from the Luther Street Medical Centre in Oxford, this service will address the often complex health and care needs of this vulnerable group in the city of Oxford. The centre's specialist medical service for homeless patients currently has circa. 500 registered patients, most of whom had had appointments in the year to 31st March 2019. The successful provider will be required to deliver the services from suitable premises.

Improving health and care outcomes for the homeless population is a key priority of the CCG and its strategic partners, who are committed to addressing the inequalities experienced by homeless people and to transform the way in which homeless health and care is delivered locally. The vision is for joined-up services that work together, provided around the whole person and focussed on early intervention and prevention. Multi-disciplinary collaborative care is central to effective care because many homeless people present with multiple health and care needs. This procurement is seeking a provider who can deliver an accessible and proactive model of primary healthcare for homeless people which is delivered in close collaboration with statutory and voluntary sector agencies and organisations, to provide holistic care.

The successful provider will deliver primary care medical services as per the APMS contract alongside high quality, accessible and responsive specialist homeless primary medical services address the often complex health and care needs affecting people who are homeless.

Further details are to be found in the Service Specification which forms part of the tender document set. The full scope of the service can be found on the eTendering system (SCW In-Tend system- [in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home)).

This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner, all communication should be made through the eTendering system.

Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: [in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home)

In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents.

On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence.

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services.

Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations.

The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.

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## CPV classification

Health services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c0ce8edb-24fd-4d13-9e95-a38a88189af1)

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