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Aldersbrook Medical Centre GMS/PMS

Buyer: NHS England →

BuyerNHS England
StatustenderUpdate
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published24 Jul 2025

What is being bought

The Authority has concluded a competitive procedure under Provider Selection Regime to appoint an existing provider of primary medical care services already within the NEL ICB area for the patient list registered with Aldersbrook Medical Centre, 65 Aldersbrook Road, E12 5DL. The practice is currently managed under an APMS contract and the intention of the process is to allocate the existing site and list as an additional site to an existing GMS/PMS contract within the NEL ICB area. The existing GMS / PMS contract of the successful provider in this procurement will be varied to include the services to be provided at the Aldersbrook Medical Centre. Aldersbrook Medical Centre is located in the London Borough of Redbridge and is currently within the ICBs Redbridge Place (local control) area of responsibility.

Categories

Medical practice services 85121000

Comparable-procurement analytics

Benchmarked against retained Find a Tender procedures with CPV division 85. The category anchor is Medical practice services (85121000); this is a deliberately broad market comparator. The comparison is shown at several levels rather than pretending one company or region is always the best benchmark.

Comparison setProceduresReported bids per procedureNamed award suppliersPrice evidence
Market: CPV division 8514,6621 median · 36.2 average (6,475 of 14,662 with a bid count)2.1 average (7,333 of 14,662 with named award suppliers)10 comparable price pairs
Same buyer202.5 median · 16.7 average (10 of 20 with a bid count)1.9 average (11 of 20 with named award suppliers)Not published

“Reported bids” is an official aggregate, sometimes reported per lot; it is the closest available competition measure. “Named award suppliers” are winners, not all applicants.

Price-outcome signal

Not enough comparable procedures currently publish both a GBP tender value and a usable lowest-valid-bid value to calculate a responsible price-reduction benchmark. Tenderline deliberately does not infer a saving from named award suppliers or from missing award values.

Procurement strategy & market signals

Framework agreementNot published
Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleNot published
Rationale classificationsNot published
Special regimeNot published
Covered byNot published
Submission policyNot published
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published

Planning & early market engagement

BudgetNot published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Planning documents0
Planning milestones0

No planning milestones published.

Related procurements

No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.

Documents & submission route

No documents are published in the current source record.

Source data inventory

Diagnostic view. “Not published” means this current release does not provide a value.

OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04e47d
Latest release ID042692-2025
Latest release timestampThu Jul 24 2025 11:04:12 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLNot published
Tender statusNot published
Procurement methodNot published
Procurement method detailsNot published
Main procurement categoryservices
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis32014L0024
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source0
Tender items in source0
Tender documents in source0
Awards in latest release0
Contracts in latest release0
Parties in latest release1

Notice history

DateEventReference
24 Jul 2025tenderUpdate042692-2025
1 May 2025award, contract018613-2025
19 Feb 2025award, contract006016-2025

All source data

Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.

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Given the tight timelines, with the Procurement Act 2024 taking effect on 24/02, the decision to make a direct award is driven by the urgent need to implement the OMT programme effectively and efficiently, to commit funding against contracts, the scale and specialized nature of the training required, the high level of growth of pool of experts with lived experience that is needed, and the imperative to establish a sustainable training infrastructure and build market providers.\nThe ICB requires training at scale for the entire healthcare system, encompassing a large number of staff across diverse settings, delivering at or near sites of employment within the NE London geography.\nA direct award to NELFT and Homerton is recommended under Public Contracts Regulation 32 -  Use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication due to their unique capabilities and expertise in LD&A education and learning, established relationships within the North East London LD&A communities, and proven ability to meet these demanding requirements to provide Mandatory and Statutory Training at this scale. Setting up a sustainable not for profit training service aligns with NHS England's funding directives, facilitates the development of sustainable local infrastructure, supports community development, and delivers a lasting legacy of equity and empowerment to improve the health inequalities for our Learning Disability and Autism LD&A communities.\nThe following key points detail the rationale for this direct award:\n1.\tAlignment with NHSE Funding Requirements: The proposed model directly supports NHS England's requirements for the OMT programme, focusing on a sustainable, not-for-profit training service delivering impactful outcomes.\n2.\tCapacity to Scale and Deliver: The training pool will be scaled to a capacity to provide training for 20,000 staff annually by Oct 2026, requiring significant investment in recruitment infrastructure, and pastoral support. The Trusts possess existing resources and a proven track record in delivering large-scale statutory training, making them uniquely positioned to meet these demands.\n3.\tSpecialised Nature of the Training: OMT is tailored to the specific needs of individuals with LD&A in clinical and non-clinical settings. The Trusts' extensive experience in LD&A training and support makes them the most qualified providers for this specialized service.\n4.\tExpertise as CQC-Regulated Providers: As CQC-regulated organisations, the Trusts ensure compliance with the draft Code of Practice and are well-equipped to navigate future regulatory requirements, providing stability within the sector.\n5.\tDevelopment of Local Training Infrastructure: Collaboration with local voluntary and social enterprises will establish a sustainable OMT infrastructure, diversify the market, and broaden access to high-quality training, fostering not-for-profit micro-training providers.\n6.\tEmployment of Local Experts: Employing LD&A experts with lived experience from local communities ensures high-quality training delivery and reduces travel burdens, promoting trainer wellbeing and aligning with NHS equity commitments. This is crucial given the limited pool of individuals with this lived experience and the demands on this group.\n7.\tStrong Local Connections for Recruitment: The Trusts' established networks through the Integrated Care Partnership, patient groups, and internship programmes enable rapid and efficient recruitment of trainers, ensuring training targets are met.\n8.\tLegacy and Community Impact: The programme aims to reduce health inequalities by linking training outcomes with paid employment opportunities, supporting employability initiatives across North East London and amplifying local benefits in line with the system's LD&A strategy.\n9.\tPilot Model for Sustainability: An 18-month, two-hub pilot (inner and outer NE London) will allow for testing and refinement while maintaining quality and expanding trainer capacity, addressing core NHSE funding uncertainties and that a sustainable model is created without the employment risks of redundancy and redeployment.\n10.\tTight Timescales for Implementation: The OMT programme must be implemented rapidly to meet urgent needs and comply with evolving legislative requirements, necessitating a streamlined procurement process. The direct award approach is the most efficient way to achieve timely implementation within the available timeframe."
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