NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent PCT invites Expressions of Interest (“EOI”) from all suitably qualifi ed and experienced healthcare providers (including general practitioners, social enterprise / third sector organisations and other providers) for the provision of GP Out of Hours Services.

The services sought will be tendered in 2 Lots and consist of 2 key complimentary components through a single point of access:-

Lot 1
This service will provide:
o Provision of an OOH single point of contact service
o Assessment and referral capabilities that direct or refer the patient to the service most appropriate for the patients needs
o Use of directory of services that is current
o Integration with social care and other sectors

Lot 2
This service will provide clinical face-to-face consultations for Patients with urgent care needs including relevant health promotion advice and referral as appropriate. Patients will have been triaged from the Lot 1 OOH call handling service.

Any contract awarded is intended to last for 5 years; however provision will be made for further extensions up to 2 years. The PCT will have a break option after 2 years. The anticipated contract value range is £30 million - £32 million.

For further information about the GP Out of Hours procurement and registering an EOI, which must be in the form of a completed Pre Qualification Questionnaire (“PQQ”), interested parties should send an email to ken.hemsley@eastcoastkent.nhs.uk requesting a copy of the Memorandum of Information (“MOI”).

The PQQ should be submitted by 12 noon 27 August 2009.

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