UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Primary Medical Care Services at Drybrook Surgery in Gloucestershire. The practice's registered list size as of 1.4.2023 is 4094 patients. Drybrook Surgery requires the provision of innovative services to meet the needs of the population. There will need to be an appropriate skill mix of staff will be required to deliver the contractual requirements. This is likely to include General practitioners, advanced clinical practitioners who can treat and manage acute illnesses, a nursing team who can deliver treatment room care and long-term condition management, non-clinical staff who can actively sign post and support patients with accessing primary care services and management of administrative tasks. The contract holder will be a member of the Forest of Dean (FOD) Primary Care Network (PCN) and so will also have access to ARRS resources of which the PCN are responsible for employing and workings with practices to utilise the additional role staff skill mix. NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 5-years with an option to extend for a further 3-year period. NHS Gloucestershire ICB expects that the service provided will represent value for money. The successful bidder will receive an estimated annual contract value of £665,000 per annum for the contract period (including the 3-year extension option). Organisations interested in providing this service should register on the In-Tend e-procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gloucestershireccg) and express interest no later than 5pm, Friday 7 July 2023. Associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation will then be made available for bidding organisations to access. Completed ITT submissions must be returned via the In-Tend portal no later than noon, Monday 17 July 2023.

NHS Gloucestershire ICB seeks to commission an Integrated Urgent Care service for patients in Gloucestershire, to include 111 (Telephone and Online), a Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and Out of Hours (OOH). The procurement is driven by the need to re-procure an Integrated Urgent Care service, which brings together NHS 111 and GP Out of Hours provision for people with urgent care needs. The procurement seeks to appoint a service which is innovative, meets patients' expectations and fits the needs of the Gloucestershire population now and throughout the contract period. The total budget per annum is set out in the Financial Model Template with a total contract value for the initial term of 60 months of £55,331,406.00. including VAT. The Contract will be for an initial term of 60 months, ending on 30/09/2029 with a possible extension of any period up to a further 24 months, as defined and at the discretion of the Commissioner. Services are planned to commence from 01/10/2024. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Services for Adults (18 and over) and Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds) in Gloucestershire. The provision is offered on the basis of the following Lots: Lot 1 - Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults (18 and over) Lot 2 - Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds) Providers can bid for:  Either of the Lots individually, or  Both Lots. NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into contracts with the preferred bidder(s) for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, to commence on 1 August 2025. NHS Gloucestershire ICB expects that the service provided will represent value for money. The successful bidder for Lot 1 (Adults) will receive the following annual values over the life of the contract: Year 1 - £185,500 Year 2 - £148,000 Year 3 - £148,000 Year 4 (Extension Option) - £148,000 Year 5 (Extension Option) - £148,000 The successful bidder for Lot 2 (Under 9 (0-8-year-olds)) will receive an annual contract value of £30,000 for the contract period (including the 2-year extension option). Bidders unable to provide the services within the cost envelopes detailed above will be excluded from this procurement. Organisations interested in providing this service should request associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation by contacting Paul Wilkinson, Senior Procurement Manager, NHS Gloucestershire ICB at paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net no later than 5pm Friday 28 February 2025. Competed ITT bids must be submitted no later than noon on Friday 7 March 2025.

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Out of Hospital services in Gloucestershire. This service offers short term practical solutions to facilitate a return home from hospital. As well as supporting individuals to adjust and regain confidence as they recover. The service will also offer longer term support through relevant community networks and resources of the provider or by contact with VCS groups and networks. The service will act as single point of access and triage for assisted discharge support for discharge. It will ensure Service users are settled in safely at home after a spell in hospital and support service users to become independent at home again. The service should contribute to the reduction of hospital re-admissions. NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 2-years, with an option to extend for two further periods, each of 1-year duration, commencing 1 October 2025. The cost envelope range for the delivery of this contract is £480,000 to £510,000 per annum for the whole life of the contract (£1,920,000 - £2,040,000 total contract value - 4-years). Bidders unable to provide the services within the cost envelope will be excluded from this procurement. NHS Gloucestershire ICB expects that the service provided will represent value for money and that bidders will be expected to demonstrate this in any offer submitted. Organisations interested in providing this service should request associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation by contacting Paul Wilkinson, Senior Procurement Manager, NHS Gloucestershire ICB at paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net no later than 5pm Wednesday 21 May 2025. Completed ITT bids must be submitted no later than noon on Friday 30 May 2025.

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) is seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Dental Services (MDS) in Gloucester. Fundamentally this opportunity seeks to increase access to NHS dentistry in a part of the county where deprivation is greatest by working in partnership to commission a new bespoke primary care Dental Access Centre facility in a fit for purpose environment. GICB's vision for this service is to increase primary care dental access in a Core20 area and begin to address oral health inequalities. This service will provide urgent care and stabilisation, as well as offering routine treatment to a cohort of patients who are both poorly catered for under the existing high street model, and who are disproportionately affected with oral pain and diseases, which negatively affects their health and wellbeing. • The contract will be a Personal Dental Services (PDS) contract to deliver a Dental Access Centre in Gloucester. Premises are located at 1st Floor, Quayside House, Quayside Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ • The premises are mandated and owned and leased by Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). The successful provider will need to secure a lease with GCC for the duration of the PDS contract term. • A draft Heads of Terms is included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack which sets out the expected terms and conditions between the owner of the building and the service provider. • Construction work will be undertaken on behalf of GCC, and floor plans and room data sheets are included in the ITT pack to inform potential bidders about the premises and what is provided as part of the building fit out. • The successful provider will need to provide any additional fit out and equipment to deliver the services. It will also be expected to fund associated recurrent revenue costs, for example servicing and maintenance; rent and rates; cleaning and lighting. • The premises will have space for up to 7 dental chairs. • There is an expectation that the provider is or becomes a postgraduate training practice and hosts foundation dentists. • Funding for hosting foundation dentists is awarded and administered by NHS Workforce Training and Education (NHS WTE) and the successful provider will be expected to apply to NHS WTE for funding. • The PDS contract term will be for an initial term of 10 years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 5 years, and then for a further 5 years, at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. • Rental payment and services are currently scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026. • Service must commence no later than 6 months after contract award (scheduled for early January 2026), unless there is an agreement with the Commissioner to extend the mobilisation period. • The contract term and service payments will start on the service commencement date. • The Commissioner has a maximum financial envelope available of £1,200,000 per annum. The total maximum contract value for the duration excluding extensions is £12,000,000, and £24,000,000 including extensions. • The successful provider will need to deliver urgent care, stabilisation and routine care as part of the contract. • Following discussion and agreement with the commissioner, the successful provider may offer private treatment from the same premises however this must not be at the detriment of NHS patients or the provider's delivery of the PDS contract. • TUPE will not be applicable for this procurement process. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) is seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Dental Services in Gloucester. Fundamentally this opportunity seeks to increase access to NHS dentistry in a part of the county where deprivation is greatest by working in partnership to commission a new bespoke primary care Centre of Dental Excellence facility in a fit for purpose environment. (Please note the term Centre of Dental Excellence [CDE] may alter during the course of procurement of the service or thereafter). • The contract will be a Personal Dental Services (PDS) contract to deliver dental services as part of a Centre of Dental Excellence in Gloucester. Premises are located at 3rd floor, City Campus, Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1SQ. • The premises are mandated and owned and leased by the University of Gloucestershire (UoG). The successful provider will need to secure a lease with UoG for the duration of the PDS contract term. • A draft Heads of Terms is included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack which sets out the expected terms and conditions between the owner of the building and the service provider. • Construction work will be undertaken on behalf of UoG, and floor plans and room data sheets are included in the ITT pack to inform potential bidders about the premises and what is provided as part of the building fit out. • The successful provider will need to provide any additional fit out and equipment to deliver the services. It will also be expected to fund associated, recurrent revenue costs, for example servicing and maintenance; rent and rates; cleaning and lighting. • The premises will have space for up to 6 dental chairs. • There is an expectation that the provider is or becomes a postgraduate training practice and hosts foundation dentists. • Funding for hosting foundation dentists is awarded and administered by NHS Workforce Training and Education (NHS WTE) and the successful provider will be expected to apply to NHS WTE for funding. • The PDS contract term will be for an initial term of 10 years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 5 years, and then for a further 5 years, at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. • Rental payment and services are currently scheduled to commence on 1st March 2027. • Service must commence no later than 6 months after contract award (scheduled for 1st September 2026), unless there is an agreement with the Commissioner to extend the mobilisation period. • The contract term and service payments will start on the service commencement date. • The Commissioner has a maximum financial envelope available of £1,200,000 per annum. The total maximum contract value for the duration excluding extensions is £12,000,000, and £24,000,000 including extensions. • Subject to the detail of Dental Contract Reform, the successful provider will need to deliver urgent care, dental access & health inequalities pathways and routine care as part of the contract. • Following discussion and agreement by the commissioner, the successful provider may offer private treatment from the same premises however this must not be at the detriment of NHS patients or the provider's delivery of the PDS contract. • TUPE will not be applicable for this procurement process. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Mental Health Youth Worker Support and Counselling Service for 14-25 years in Gloucestershire.

Counselling & Interactive Webinar Support for Children & Young People (9-25), Parent Carer Support and Advice Line & Parent Carer Groups in Gloucestershire.

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Primary Medical Care Services at Drybrook Surgery in Gloucestershire. The practice's registered list size as of 1.4.2023 is 4094 patients. Drybrook Surgery requires the provision of innovative services to meet the needs of the population. There will need to be an appropriate skill mix of staff will be required to deliver the contractual requirements. This is likely to include General practitioners, advanced clinical practitioners who can treat and manage acute illnesses, a nursing team who can deliver treatment room care and long-term condition management, non-clinical staff who can actively sign post and support patients with accessing primary care services and management of administrative tasks. The contract holder will be a member of the Forest of Dean (FOD) Primary Care Network (PCN) and so will also have access to ARRS resources of which the PCN are responsible for employing and workings with practices to utilise the additional role staff skill mix. NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 5-years with an option to extend for a further 3-year period. NHS Gloucestershire ICB expects that the service provided will represent value for money. The successful bidder will receive an estimated annual contract value of £665,000 per annum for the contract period (including the 3-year extension option). Organisations interested in providing this service should register on the In-Tend e-procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gloucestershireccg) and express interest no later than 5pm, Friday 7 July 2023. Associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation will then be made available for bidding organisations to access. Completed ITT submissions must be returned via the In-Tend portal no later than noon, Monday 17 July 2023.

Face to Face and Online Counselling for children and young people (9-25 years), Interactive webinars to help manage difficult thoughts & feelings (9-25 years). Parent Support and Advice Line and Parenting Groups in Gloucestershire.

Provision of a Low Vision Service.

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Dental Services in Gloucester. Fundamentally this opportunity seeks to increase access to NHS dentistry in a part of the county where deprivation is greatest by working in partnership to commission a new bespoke primary care Dental Access Centre facility in a fit for purpose environment. GICB's vision for this service is to increase primary care dental access in a Core20 area and begin to address oral health inequalities. This service will provide urgent care and stabilisation, as well as offering routine treatment to a cohort of patients who are both poorly catered for under the existing high street model, and who are disproportionately affected with oral pain and diseases, which negatively affects their health and wellbeing. • The contract will be a Personal Dental Services (PDS) contract to deliver a Dental Access Centre in Gloucester. Premises are located at 1st Floor, Quayside House, Quayside Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ • The premises are mandated and owned and leased by Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). The successful provider will need to secure a lease with GCC for the duration of the PDS contract term. • A draft Heads of Terms was included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack which set out the expected terms and conditions between the owner of the building and the service provider. • Construction work has been undertaken on behalf of GCC, and floor plans and room data sheets were included in the ITT pack to inform potential bidders about the premises and what is provided as part of the building fit out. • The successful provider will need to provide any additional fit out and equipment to deliver the services. It will also be expected to fund associated recurrent revenue costs, for example servicing and maintenance; rent and rates; cleaning and lighting. • The premises will have space for up to 7 dental chairs. • There is an expectation that the provider is or becomes a postgraduate training practice and hosts foundation dentists. • Funding for hosting foundation dentists is awarded and administered by NHS Workforce Training and Education (NHS WTE) and the successful provider will be expected to apply to NHS WTE for funding. • The PDS contract term will be for an initial term of 10 years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 5 years, and then for a further 5 years, at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. • Rental payment and services are currently scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026. • Service must commence no later than 6 months after contract award, unless there is an agreement with the Commissioner to extend the mobilisation period. • The contract term and service payments will start on the service commencement date. • The total contract value excluding extensions is £12,000,000, and £24,000,000 including extensions. • The successful provider will need to deliver urgent care, stabilisation and routine care as part of the contract. • Following discussion and agreement with the commissioner, the successful provider may offer private treatment from the same premises however this must not be at the detriment of NHS patients or the provider's delivery of the PDS contract. • TUPE was not applicable for this procurement process. This is a new service to be delivered by a new provider. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

A community based drop-in service, providing anonymous online, text chat and telephone 1-1 support for 9-25 year olds in Gloucestershire.

Provision of Medicals for Prospective Adopters in Gloucestershire

Anonymous Drop-in Support Service for Children and Young People in Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire Community Eye Health Service.

GP Medical services under APMS contract (Y05212) - West Cheltenham Medical Practice (Hesters Way Living Centre (main site) and Springbank Community Resource Centre)

Initial Health Assessments of Children in Care in Gloucestershire.