(2) if he will call for a report from Camden Primary Care Trust on (a) the bids that were submitted, (b) the criteria used to select the successful bid, (c) the tendering process and timescale, (d) the bidder weighted score in each category and the overall total weighted score for each bid submitted and (e) the per patient cost estimates in each of the bids submitted, in respect of the alternative provider medical service contract to run Camden Road, King’s Cross and Brunswick Centre GP practices.
In March this year, I had a short conversation with the Chairman of Camden Primary Care Trust (PCT) in preparation for a local political meeting. During the conversation the Chairman briefly touched on the PCT’s decision to award to United Healthcare Europe an Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contract, for the management of the three GP practices. I understand that the PCT publicly announced this decision in January 2008.
The Department has not had any discussions with Camden Primary Care Trust (PCT) regarding the tendering process for the contract to run Camden Road, King’s Cross and Brunswick Centre general practitioner (GP) practices. The Department does not collect information on locally managed procurements outwith the current procurements of new GP practices and health centres. Therefore we have no plans to call for a report from Camden PCT.
It is for PCTs in conjunction with their strategic health authorities (SHAs) and other stakeholders to plan and commission services to meet the needs of their local populations. The hon. Member may therefore wish to raise his concerns with the chief executive of Camden PCT.