Procurement of Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) GP services for the villages of Creswell and Langwith on behalf of NHS England (North Midlands) and Hardwick Clinical Commissioning Group.

The procurement process for an Alternative Provider of Medical Services (APMS) GP services is spearheaded by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board on behalf of NHS England (North Midlands) and Hardwick Clinical Commissioning Group. This initiative is focused on providing general-practitioner services in the villages of Creswell and Langwith, located within the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, UK (region code UKF12). The procurement falls under the services category and is in the contract award stage, with Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust as the awarded supplier.

The contract, valued at £16,555,530, has a term from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2031, inclusive of a 5-year extension option exercised by the commissioner, as permitted by the PSR Regulations. This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations in the healthcare services industry, particularly those specialising in or seeking to expand into general-practitioner services. Large healthcare service providers and businesses with the capability to supply comprehensive medical services will find it advantageous to engage with such tenders.

The procurement method reflects a direct contracting process, indicating opportunities for long-term collaboration with NHS entities. Businesses with experience in managing community health services will be particularly well-suited to compete and grow through this procurement opportunity, especially given its substantial contract value and extended duration.