Provision - Senior GP Clinical Leadership to support delivery - East Kent Virtual Wards

Notice summary

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.’

Opportunity overview

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) seeks to commission the provision of Senior GP Clinical Leadership to support the delivery of the East Kent Urgent Care services, including Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Virtual wards for Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. The contract is to start on the 1 April 2027 for 12 months with the option to extend by a further 2 x 12 months. Please note that the estimated value is for the first year plus 2 x 12 month extensions. Annual cost is £700,000.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.’

Lot 1 — Contract lot

To provide senior GP clinical decision‑maker (SCDM) support to the East Kent Community Virtual Ward, ensuring experienced senior medical oversight of acute care delivered in the community. Senior GP input is needed to work in urgent care out of hospital, adding GP skill set to work alongside the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including geriatricians

The Provider shall deliver 112 hours of Senior GP cover per week, operating 16 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Provider shall maintain a planned shift overlap to ensure continuity of clinical leadership and decision-making. Senior GPs shall participate in a single integrated rota and work as core members of the East Kent Urgent Care services. multidisciplinary team (MDT) supports coordinated assessment, treatment planning, escalation, and discharge decision-making. All GPs assigned to the service must be:

• GMC‑registered and have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from RCGP and currently on the GP Performers’ List

• Experienced in frailty management and acute community pathways.

• Competent in virtual ward or urgent care delivery.

To support rota stability and MDT continuity, the Commissioner prefers GPs to undertake a minimum of two full days per week. Final working patterns may be agreed during mobilisation.

The contract is to start on the 1 April 2027 for 12 months with the option to extend by a further 2 x 12 months. Please note that the estimated value is for the first year plus 2 12 month extensions. Annual cost is £700,000.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.’ Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.’ Bids must be submitted via Atamis C487596. To register on Atamis please use the following link https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Contract starts: 31 March 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 March 2028

Extension: Option to extend by 2 X 12 months

Contracting authority

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST TRINITY HOUSE, 110 - 120 UPPER PEMBERTON, ASHFORD, TN25 4AZ, UKJ4, United Kingdom Contact: Sarah Woodcock Email: sarah.woodcock2@nhs.net Website: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Open procedure

Legal basis: 32014L0024

Submission deadline: 9 December 2026 at 05:00 pm

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85323000 — Community health services

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