Table 1

Number of APMS contracts awarded and out to tender by SHA region in England (by July 2008).

SHAResponses (total number of PCTs)PCTs holding APMS contractsAPMS contracts awardedAPMS contracts out to tenderAnnual contract value range in £ (number of contracts with value disclosed)
London26 (31)101520.24–2 million (6)
East of England14 (14)7940.17–0.26 million (6)
South East Coast7 (8)3340.28–0.60 million (2)
South Central9 (9)4680.25–2.4 million (4)
South West13 (14)336ca. 12 million (1)
East Midlands8 (9)4630.4–0.63 million (3)
West Midlands17 (17)7155ca. 0.12–0.66 million (11)
Yorkshire and the Humber15 (15)2240.29 million (1)
North East8 (11)2300.28 million (1)
North West24 (24)79300.006–1.3 million (6)
Total141 (152)4971660.006–12 million (41)a
  • a In eight cases only a range was given, not an exact figure. APMS = alternative provider of medical services. PCT = primary care trust. SHA = strategic health authority.