PMS agreements may be in perpetuity or for a time limited period. Commissioners should review the relevant PMS agreement to establish if there is a defined end-date. APMS contracts tend to be for a fixed-term period of three to five years, often with an option to extend for a maximum of a further two years. The main purpose for time limiting these contracts was to provide commissioners the scope for testing the market and ensuring value for money. In each of the cases above there are generic principles that will apply and individual circumstances that will need to be considered. This policy covers the steps to be taken in advance of the end of any contract and will support the Commissioner in planning procurement cycles and future service provision. The Commissioner must consider whether the expiring contract contains provisions relating to the end of the contract that impact on any practice closedown actions. The NHS England Standard GMS Contract 2014/15 and the NHS England Standard APMS Contract 2014/15 contain provisions relating to the consequences of termination including a requirement that the contractor co-operates with the Commissioner and arrangements for a financial reconciliation exercise. Contracts may come to an end by reasons other than by expiry including by: being terminated by either the Commissioner or the contractor (in which case refer to the chapter on contract breaches, sanctions and terminations); an adverse event (in which case refer to the chapter on adverse events); the death of the contractor (in which case refer to the chapter on the death of a contractor); or retirement of the contractor (in which case refer to the chapter on contract variations). Timetable for Managing Contracts Coming to an End The Commissioner needs to be aware of the end dates of all contracts held so that advance planning can be undertaken to ensure both capacity and timescales can be aligned with the key stages outlined below.
PMS agreements may be in perpetuity or for a time limited period. Commissioners should review the relevant PMS agreement to establish if there is a defined end-date. APMS contracts tend to be for a fixed-term period of three to five years, often with an option to extend for a maximum of a further two years. The main purpose for time limiting these contracts was to provide commissioners the scope for testing the market and ensuring value for money. In each of the cases above there are generic principles that will apply and individual circumstances that will need to be considered. This policy covers the steps to be taken in advance of the end of any contract and will support the Commissioner in planning procurement cycles and future service provision. The Commissioner must consider whether the expiring contract contains provisions relating to the end of the contract that impact on any practice closedown actions. The NHS England Standard GMS Contract 2014/15 and the NHS England Standard APMS Contract 2014/15 contain provisions relating to the consequences of termination including a requirement that the contractor co-operates with the Commissioner and arrangements for a financial reconciliation exercise. Contracts may come to an end by reasons other than by expiry including by: being terminated by either the Commissioner or the contractor (in which case refer to the chapter on contract breaches, sanctions and terminations); an adverse event (in which case refer to the chapter on adverse events); the death of the contractor (in which case refer to the chapter on the death of a contractor); or retirement of the contractor (in which case refer to the chapter on contract variations). Timetable for Managing Contracts Coming to an End The Commissioner needs to be aware of the end dates of all contracts held so that advance planning can be undertaken to ensure both capacity and timescales can be aligned with the key stages outlined below.