BNSSG ICB - General Practice Core Training

Tender description

The specification for these services is currently under development and this market engagement exercise via PIN is designed to aid that development and inform the later procurement strategy. NHS Bristol North Somerset South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) (the Commissioner’s), intention to recommission General Practice Core Training. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services. NHS BNSSG ICB (the Commissioner) is seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver Clinical and Non-Clinical general practice core training services, in line with the specified requirements.”) The geographical area is within Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (as per the BNSSG ICS) The contract duration is expected to be from 01 June 2025 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year period. To best support our general practice and PCN staff it is important the provider has a local presence, knowledge and experience of BNSSG, such that training content matches local operational models and patient service provision needs. BNSSG general practice face challenges as we all do in the NHS, this may result in practice mergers, closures and PCN changes. The BNSSG Training Hub is contracted to 31/03/26 with a national review currently taking place to consider a 3-year contract from 26/27 to 28/29 (to coincide with this 3+1 contract). Additional funding may be available each year, dependant on national and local allocations and agreement. The contract value for the initial 3-year period is £630k. If the extension option is exercised the total contract value is £840k. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).