GMS Contract for Newnham Surgery

A Contract Addendum Notice
by NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: not specified
Value: ___

Sector: HEALTH
Published: 01 Apr 2022
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

Concepts

Location

GLOUCESTER

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1 buyer

NHS Gloucestershire CCG Gloucester

Description

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 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.

Ammendments to Previous Notice

2. II.2.3 Place of performance

Newnham, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire

3. II.1.4 Short description

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 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.

4. IV.1.1 Type of procedure - Explanation

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 Westbury 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. Newnham and Westbury. 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.