Brighton Station Health Centre Walk-In Service and GP List

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: NHS Sussex ICB is intending to award a contract following the competitive process of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for Brighton Station Health Centre Walk-In Service and GP List. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C255036) at: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome by midnight (23:59) on 30/10/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 108 months (84 months + 24 months option to extend) Contract set to commence 1st April 2025 and end 31st March 2032, with an option to extend by 24 months to end 31st March 2034. The service value is PS2,373,647 per annum. The total maximum contract value for the 7-year Contract is PS16,615,529. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for a further 2-year (1 x 24 month) period available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of PS21,362,823 over 9 years (7 plus 2) if the full contract term is fulfilled. This is an existing service that will be provided by the existing provider. Description of the services: The GP Registered List: The APMS registered list will offer primary care services to patients resident within the practice boundary which comprises the city of Brighton and Hove, who wish to register with the practice. Primary Care services will be delivered in accordance with the national APMS contract, amended annually through a national contract variation. In addition, patients will be offered Locally Commissioned Services as agreed with NHS Sussex. Weight Management Services and Learning Disabilities Health Check Scheme will also be offered to appropriate registered patients. The walk-in service: The walk-in service will offer the following services to both registered and non-registered patients resident in Brighton and Hove, and those visiting the city. Mainly walk-in consultations minor illness and minor injury diagnosis and treatment * a multi-disciplinary team and/or approach * directly bookable appointments into the service from NHS111 * directly bookable capability into other services for urgent onward referral * health promotion, signposting, information on self-directed referrals and social prescribing capability * support, advice, and information on registering with a GP practice if not already registered * real time data on appointments and service capacity available to patients and the wider system. Service Aims * Provide timely primary care medical services to registered patients who are resident in the practice boundary area of Brighton and Hove. * Improve access to urgent primary care for the communities of, and visitors to, Brighton and Hove via a walk-in service. * Reduce the need for unheralded attendance at ED and UTC ensuring patients are seen in the most appropriate setting for their needs. * Support primary care resilience in the city. * Integrate with other services in the city in the development of Integrated Care Teams and the ongoing development of the Deans and Central Brighton Primary Care Network (PCN). The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents.