PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE / MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - APMS CONTRACT IN LEICESTER CITY

This is a prior information notice with future call for competition and its purpose is to make the market aware of the CCGs' commissioning intentions.

In addition, Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (ML CSU) on behalf of the Commissioners, Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group (LC CCG), would like to invite providers to attend a 'Market Engagement Event' which will inform the market of the commissioners' intentions to procure the APMS (Alternative Provider of Medical Services) contract current delivered from the Community Health Centre on Melbourne Road, Leicester.

The aim of the service is to deliver all essential, additional and enhanced services to registered patients at the practice.

It is proposed that the terms and conditions of all the services, including tariff arrangements, will reflect those contained in APMS contracts.

The main benefits and expected outcomes are:  Equity of access and quality of the service across LC CCG  Ensuring value for money and the most efficient use of available resources across the health and social care economy  Promoting and ensuring a positive patient experience  Aligning services to the General Practice Forward View (GPFV).

The Market Engagement Event will take place on the 11 September 2018, 13.00 - 15.00 and will take place at Belgrave Health Centre, Brandon Street, Leicester, LE4 6AW, Rooms A&B.

The Market Engagement Event will provide: • an overview of the service to be provided • details of the anticipated contract type, length and particular conditions • an overview of the procurement process and the anticipated timelines • an opportunity for you to ask questions and feedback on the presentations.

Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are restricted to no more than 2 persons per organisation.

To reserve your place please email the following details to paulo.cabral@nhs.net before 17 August 2018: o Name of delegate o Job title of delegate o Organisation details, including address o Delegate email address and telephone number Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are restricted to no more than 2 persons per organisation.

The service will be commissioned via an open procurement process advertised to all providers which is proportionate to the value and complexity of the service and contract.

The ITT will also be advertised on Contracts Finder), and on MLCSUs' procurement portal, Bravo, which will be utilised for the tender.

Therefore, we recommend that you register with both of these websites in the meantime at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/. (to register on the ML CSU Bravo portal please see instructions on the following page).