Provision of GP and Primary Care Nurses Careers Plus Services to NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

Awarded 29 May 2023

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Awarded29 May 2023
Value£273,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 1y 5mo ago2y term
Awarded 29 May 2023Expired 28 May 2025

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit awarded a contract to Somerset Primary Healthcare Limited for the provision of GP and Primary Care Nurses Careers Plus Services to NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board.

The service is a support and training programme for GPs and primary care nurses who are considering leaving or returning to general practice, including those contemplating early retirement, struggling mid-career, or returning after a long-term absence.

The service focuses on retention, offering alternative work options to retain experienced health professionals and improve job satisfaction.

The provider is required to deliver at least two new intensive facilitated support groups annually for GPs, covering 16-20 new GPs per year, and to provide capacity, advice, and support to the Integrated Care System Nursing Legacy Mentoring Programme, which offers coaching, mentoring, and pastoral support to registered nurses in primary care.

The contract has an initial term of 12 months, commencing 30 May 2023, with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

The total contract value is £158,000 for the initial term, with a total lifecycle value of £273,000 including the extension.

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