Bromley Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service

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  "date": "2026-08-04T12:57:24+01:00",
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    "title": "Bromley Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service",
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    "description": "NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (Bromley Place) is undertaking market engagement to inform the commissioning of a new Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service from 1 December 2026.                           The current arrangements are due to expire in November 2026 and replacement commissioning arrangements are required to ensure continuity of service provision.                                                                                             \nThe purpose of this engagement is to understand:\n•\tMarket interest and provider capability.\n•\tPotential delivery models and partnership opportunities.\n•\tWorkforce considerations and operational requirements.\n•\tViews on the proposed service specification.\n•\tWhether the proposed financial envelope is realistic and deliverable.\n•\tOpportunities to improve patient experience, service resilience and demand management. \nThe anticipated core contract value is approximately £50,000 per annum, with flexibility to commission additional sessions through a call-off mechanism up to a maximum contract value of £100,000. \nPlease refer to the draft service specification document for further information on the service.\nCommissioners are seeking feedback from interested organisations via a Market\nEngagement Event.\nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday 13th August 2026\nTime: 19:00 - 20:00\nVenue: Microsoft Teams (virtual)\nRegistration\nTo access the Market Event Registration Form \ninterested organisation must express an interest via e-tendering portal.\nBidders need to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the below link.\nhttps://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome\nOnce registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following project specific link:\n https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ( Contract Reference C462726)\nor \nComplete the registration form and submit via MS Forms Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fZbacG89SN \nClosing date for registration: Monday 10th August 2026",
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        "description": "NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (Bromley Place) is seeking engagement from suitably qualified providers regarding the future commissioning of an Academic Half Day (AHD) / Protected Learning Time (PLT) General Practice Cover Service from 1 December 2026. \nThe service will provide primary care cover during planned General Practice Academic Half Day closures (minimum x 6 covering 13.30 to 18.30), supporting workforce development and protected learning whilst maintaining safe patient access to urgent care services.\nThe provider will be expected to deliver:\na)\tTelephony diversion and patient access arrangements.\nb)\tClinical triage and risk stratification.\nc)\tTelephone consultations.\nd)\tOnline consultation response capability.\ne)\tFace-to-face urgent appointments where clinically required and/or signposting to another appropriate service.\nf)\tHome visiting where clinically appropriate.\ng)\tCare navigation and onward referral.\nh)\tSupport for vulnerable and high-risk patients. \nWho Should Attend?\nWe welcome attendance from organisations with experience in:\na)\tUrgent Primary Care\nb)\tOut of Hours Services\nc)\tIntegrated Urgent Care (IUC)\nd)\tNHS 111 Clinical Services\ne)\tGeneral Practice Provider Organisations\nf)\tGP Federations\ng)\tPrimary Care Networks\nh)\tCommunity Healthcare Providers\nEvent Objectives\nThe event will:\na)\tPresent the proposed service model.\nb)\tProvide an overview of the anticipated procurement process.\nc)\tSeek feedback on the draft service specification.\nd)\tExplore market capability and delivery models.\ne)\tIdentify opportunities for partnership and collaborative delivery.\nPlease refer to the draft service specification document for further information on the service.\nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday 13th August 2026\nTime: 19:00 - 20:00\nVenue: Microsoft Teams (virtual)\nImportant Information\nThis event forms part of NHS South East London ICB's market engagement activity and is not part of any formal evaluation process. Attendance is voluntary and will not influence any subsequent procurement decisions. \nFeedback received will be used to refine the service specification and inform the final procurement approach. Interested organisations are encouraged to participate and share their views on the proposed service model.\nThe anticipated core contract value is approximately £50,000 per annum, with flexibility to commission additional sessions through a call-off mechanism up to a maximum contract value of £100,000. Additional information: Registration\nTo access the Market Event Registration Form \ninterested organisation must express an interest via e-tendering portal.\nBidders need to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the below link.\nhttps://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome\nOnce registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following project specific link:\n https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ( Contract Reference C462726)\nor \nComplete the registration form and submit via MS Forms Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fZbacG89SN\nClosing date for registration: Monday 10th August 2026"
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