Putnoe Walk In Centre [Direct Award Process C]

The contract is to deliver same day Primary Care Services at Putnoe Walk in Centre in Bedford.<br/><br/>NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Putnoe Medical Centre via Direct Award Process C as described in Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>A Strategic Outline Case assessed the following:<br/>* options available to the ICB under the PSR regulations. <br/>* Performance and Quality of the incumbent provider.<br/>* Incumbent Providers capability and willingness to transform services to improve quality, performance and act as a system partner to improve outcomes for residents.<br/>* Value for money. <br/><br/>Whilst applying several principles:<br/>* The need to provide streamlined and integrated primary care. <br/>* The current service specifications are in line with national requirements and there is no considerable change needed to deliver these services.<br/>* We need to minimise disruption for residents and stakeholders. <br/>* We are looking for a long-term partner in this provision, not simply a transactional relationship. Full integration of primary care requires strong and trusting relationships.<br/><br/>Each Key Criteria defined under Regulation 5 of PSR were assessed, with prioritisation given to Quality and Value.<br/><br/>The contract start date is 1st April 2026 for a period of 2 Years 6 Months until 30th September 2028.<br/><br/>The approximate total lifetime value of the contract is estimated to be PS2,125,000 (Annual value of PS850,000) and is subject to national negotiations of primary care medical services.