Official UK procurement notice
GMS Contract for Newnham Surgery
Authority: NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe novation of a General Medical Services contract to G Doc Ltd: NHS Gloucestershire CCG held a General Medical Services (GMS) contract ("the Contract") with the Partners of Newnham Surgery ("the Partnership") for the provision of primary care services from Newnham Surgery. The Contract is subject to the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the PCR") (the Light Regime). NHS Gloucestershire CCG has relied on Regulation 72(1)(d) of the PCR to effect a permitted variation to the Contract given that G Doc Ltd has succeeded into the position of the Partnership, taking over its business operations. The Contract was novated to G Doc Ltd on 1 April 2022 on the same terms.
CPV: Health and social work services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1This section provides detail of the services covered by the Contract and the novation…Awarded
This section provides detail of the services covered by the Contract and the novation of the Contract.
The Contract covers the provision of primary care services to the patients registered with Newnham Surgery. It is a GMS Contract that is subject to the requirements of the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 (as amended).
The Partnership was made up of two GPs who wished to withdraw from running the practice. G Doc Ltd was chosen by the Partnership and was able to take over the Partnership's business operations and run the Newnham Surgery practice under a GMS Contract. NHS Gloucestershire CCG has therefore novated the Contract from the Partnership to G Doc Ltd.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 1 Apr 2022, 10:26 BST
- Last source update
- 1 Apr 2022, 11:14 BST
- FTS notice number
2022/S 000-008796- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0328efFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
The Partnership was made up of two GPs who wished to withdraw from running the practice. GDoc Ltd was chosen by the Partnership to take over the Partnership's business operations. GDoc Ltd has replaced the Partnership as a consequence of a universal succession into the position of the Partnership which will now be wound down. The CCG therefore considers that the novation is permitted under Regulation 72(1)(d) of the PCR insofar as this Regulation is relevant to contracts that fall within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the PCR (contracts for social and other specific services).
GDoc Ltd is a Gloucestershire-based cooperative of general practitioners which was willing and able to take over the Newnham Surgery practice. It meets the requirements of the GMS Regulations and is a current contract holder in Gloucestershire for primary care services. The benefits of being able to novate the contract to a known entity in terms of assured continuity of care given the difficulties with workforce recruitment and retention in this rural area are significant. The novation of the Contract to GDoc Ltd ensures the ongoing stability of primary care services in Newnham and enables these crucial services to continue without any break in service following the decision of the Partnership to withdraw. One of the GPs that comprised the Partnership continues to be employed within the practice and fully supports and is committed to the population in Newnham. The CCG is satisfied that GDoc Ltd is the only provider capable of achieving these objectives at this stage and has had regard to its duties under the NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013 in this respect.
- Review procedure
In accordance with Regulation 88 - 104 of the PCR.
Notice history
2 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextPlace of performance · II.2.3 | Newnham, Gloucestershire | Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire | |
| — | TextShort description · II.1.4 | The novation of a General Medical Services contract to G Doc Ltd: NHS Gloucestershire CCG held a General Medical Services (GMS) contract ("the Contract") with the Partners of Newnham Surgery ("the Partnership") for the provision of primary care services from Newnham Surgery. The Contract is subject to the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the PCR") (the … | The novation of a General Medical Services contract to G Doc Ltd: NHS Gloucestershire CCG held a General Medical Services (GMS) contract ("the Contract") with the Partners of Newnham Surgery ("the Partnership") for the provision of primary care services from Newnham Surgery and Westbury Surgery. The Contract is subject to the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2… | |
| — | TextType of procedure - Explanation · IV.1.1 | The Partnership was made up of two GPs who wished to withdraw from running the practice. GDoc Ltd was chosen by the Partnership to take over the Partnership's business operations. GDoc Ltd has replaced the Partnership as a consequence of a universal succession into the position of the Partnership which will now be wound down. The CCG therefore considers that the novation is permitted under Regulat… | The Partnership was made up of two GPs who wished to withdraw from running the practice. GDoc Ltd was chosen by the Partnership to take over the Partnership's business operations. GDoc Ltd has replaced the Partnership as a consequence of a universal succession into the position of the Partnership which will now be wound down. The CCG therefore considers that the novation is permitted under Regulat… |
1 amendment published without a description.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Doc LtdSME | £1 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
GMS Contract for Newnham Surgery · G Doc LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2022
- Value
- £1
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- The High Court of England and WalesReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- G Doc LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.