Market Engagement for APMS Services for GP Practices in Walsall

Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AG CSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (West Midlands) and NHS Walsall CCG would like to invite potential Providers to attend a Market Engagement Event which will inform the market of the intention to procure Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS).

Please note, at this stage the formal Public Consultation engagement has ended however, NHS Walsall CCG are still reviewing the results of the consultation and therefore are unable to advise on the division of Lots at this stage, however the Lotting strategy will be confirmed at the Market engagement event.

AGCSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations") under the Light Touch Regime ( LTR) based on a restricted procedure.

The provision of the services will enable the Commissioners to improve Primary Care Services in relation to primary care access , provide care closer to home, improve patient experience, promotion of health and well-being and early intervention and prevention.

Improving patient outcomes are focal points of the procurement of healthcare services within NHS Walsall CCG.

As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidders for a period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend for up to a further 5 years, (subject to NHS England internal approval) the contract extension will be subject to a review of the delivery and performance of the contract with a service commencement date of 1 July 2018.

The contract value over the contract period will be confirmed at the Market Engagement Event.

The PQQ documentation will be available through the Arden & GEM CSU procurement portal. http://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk from 27 November 2017 for all completed PQQ bids to be submitted by 12:00 noon on 4 January 2018.

It is intended that the ITT will be published around Mid to end of January 2018.

The opportunity notices will be located on the following websites: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search http://ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do The Market Engagement Event will take place at 10.00am to 12:00 noon on 20 November 2017 at The Village Hotel, Tempus Drive, Walsall, WS2 8TJ.

If you would like to attend the market engagement event then please complete the expression of interest on the Arden & GEM CSU procurement Portal - pqq_438: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk.

The Market Engagement event will give Providers; • An overview of Service to be provided • Provide details of the contract type, length and particular conditions • Explain the procurement process and the anticipated timelines Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are restricted to no more than 2 persons per organisation.

Please ensure you have expressed an interest in attending the event by no later than 2.00pm 17 November 2017.