Tender

Workflow Optimisation - NHS Sandwell and West Birmingham

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

19 Feb 2018 at 14:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting an open tender for "Workflow Optimisation - NHS Sandwell and West Birmingham". This procurement is focused on education and training services, specifically aimed at providing training and support for clerical management of clinical correspondence within general practice. The tender period is set to close on 5th March 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd April 2018 and run until 1st September 2020. Located in West Midlands, this initiative aligns with the GP Forward View to enhance the operational efficiency of healthcare practices.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare administration and clinical correspondence management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, given their ability to deliver tailored training solutions and support. Companies should be prepared to demonstrate their experience in similar projects and be ready to engage with the NHS to foster improved clinical administrative processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workflow Optimisation - NHS Sandwell and West Birmingham

Notice Description

NHS Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG, in line with the GP Forward View (GPFV), invites organisations with a track record of successful delivery of similar training schemes to submit proposals for the Provision of Training and Support to General Practice for the Clerical Management of Clinical Correspondence. SWB CCG wishes to see the following outcomes and benefits delivered to its member practices: Training/Delivery Model * All SWB CCG Practices will receive training enabling members of the clerical staff to support GPs and other clinical staff in clinical administration tasks. * The involvement of appropriate clinical governance & supervision within each practice will be clearly communicated by the training provider and agreed with SWB CCG before training is delivered. * The training will help delegates understand the importance of accurate Read / SNOWMED CT Coding and understanding medical terminology. * The practice will be provided with or supported to produce standard protocols for the handling of clinical correspondence utilising accurate recording of high quality data. * The practice will be supported to refine, through continuous improvement, the protocols developed. * The training received and the protocols developed will not lead to an increase in the MDU or MPS indemnity costs or invalidate said indemnity. * The readiness of each practice to be willing and able to change their working procedures in order to receive the benefits of this new approach will be assessed and training not undertaken if the benefits cannot be delivered. Additional information: Suppliers instructions - How to respond to this Tender: Register your company on the eSourcing portal. Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details. -Note the username you chose and 'Save' when complete. - You will receive an e-mail with your password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). - Click on the relevant ITT (itt_941) to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the ITT - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond'. - You can use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. - There may be a mixture of on-line and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available) The CCG reserves the right not to award the contract in whole or in part and/or to withdraw the procurement at any stage and that it shall not have any liability for any bid costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a71e8ea3-14b3-4c24-b4dc-bcde9a8823e4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 1 Sep 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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