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GP Clinical Assessment Service - Cat 3 & 4

WAC ID:243065

NHS & HealthcareAward noticeClosed32014L0024

Source:	Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Notice Type:	Award notice
Buyer:	South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Main Category:	Services
Procurement Method:	Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Method Rationale:	The Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication is being followed and is justified under Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) - Technical Reasons. 1. Technical reasons: The GP-led option consistently overachieves on the model of 80% downgrades of Cat 3 & 4 and 3 calls per hour. This needs to be maintained within the timescales available. 2. Economic reasons: The GP-led option is the most cost-effective and offers the best quality 3. Legal reasons: Potential TUPE risks exist and are currently being assessed Non-discriminatory decision: Five suppliers were invited to tender, and the evaluation process was transparent and fair.
Tender Status:	Closed
Estimated Value (ex. VAT):	Not specified

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Award outcome

Awarded to

East Berkshire Primary Care Out of HoursGB-COH-IP29827R

Award status:

Active

Contracting Authority

Organisation

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Intention to award a Public Services Contract under Regulation 32(2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for the provision of a GP Lead Clinical Assessment Service for Cat 3 & 4 - to allow for calls to the Urgent Care phone line to be assessed by GPs over the telephone, reducing the need for dispatching ambulances in cases where the medical need would be better served by a different clinical solution. Achieving an 80% downgrade rate. The Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication is being followed and is justified under Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii).

CPV Classifications1 code — click to expand

85141000Miscellaneous health services