First Stage – We welcome the opportunity to meet with practices and understand their objectives and advise on the first steps that need to be taken. Please contact us if this is a position you find yourselves in and we can then explain in more detail how we can assist.
The Process – Our most common form of procurement is as the 3PD partner. This stands for “Third Party Developer” where LSP is appointed by either a GP practice or group of practices alongside a Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Health Board (HB). We also work on schemes procured via OJEU.
Feasibility Study – We meet with the practice(s) and NHS organisation, such that we can then help assess the feasibility of a new development. Fundamentally, there will need to be support in principle and from a financial perspective from the PCT or HB. We strive to achieve best value from the outset, work closely with our funding partners, with the aim that developments will be supported by the relevant NHS body. We consider the aspirations and needs of the stakeholders, studying potential site options, servicer delivery and design solutions. This typically leads to a full public consultation, agreeing the financial award with the District Valuer and progressing to a full Business Case. Once approval is obtained, we then progress with the legal and planning processes, ultimately leading to the delivery of the new facility.
