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Midlands and Lancashire CSU Supplier Accreditation Scheme - Window 7

MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U

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09 Jan 2023 at 09:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Midlands & Lancashire C S U is inviting suppliers to participate in the Supplier Accreditation Scheme to become preferred subcontractors. The scheme aims to enhance products and services by providing innovative solutions supporting patient outcomes. Interested suppliers must complete the accreditation process by submitting applications before the deadline of 30th January 2023.

This tender opportunity by the Midlands & Lancashire C S U offers SMEs and VCSEs the chance to showcase their capabilities in management consultancy services. Businesses willing to commit to public sector values and demonstrate financial standing are encouraged to apply. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st March 2023 and runs till 31st March 2024, offering significant growth potential for selected suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Midlands and Lancashire CSU Supplier Accreditation Scheme - Window 7

Notice Description

MLCSU is looking for suppliers to act as subcontractors who will contribute and enhance our products and service portfolios. In order to become an accredited MLCSU preferred subcontractor, suppliers will need to clearly demonstrate their willingness and capability to: * provide value-added services in connection with system requirements; * provide both innovative and effective solutions that further develops service and patient outcomes throughout ICSs and ICBs and seek for continual improvement. * positively support MLCSU with their bidding process for future call-off contracts issued under relevant frameworks. * quickly mobilise their products and services in collaboration with the MLCSU in response to any new call off opportunities. * be fully committed, transparent and consistent in their approach to providing effective solutions and resourcing and pricing of their products and services for the duration of our agreement. * enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MLCSU. * provide clear evidence of their financial standing that meets MLCSU minimum requirements. * willingness to adopt public sector codes of practice and values e.g. social responsibility, and governance. * commence within 60 days of receipt of application. Interested suppliers should note that achieving accreditation does not constitute a guarantee of any volume or spend by NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. If a supplier is selected to carry out services on behalf of MLCSU, a contract will need to be signed (NHS Standard Contract for Services). The maximum contract value will be below the current OJEU threshold of PS115,633 exc VAT for the life of the contract. Furthermore, the above Contract Start date is subject to change; the commencement of any contract between MLCSU and an accredited sub-contractor will depend upon the specific requirements of the MLCSU. Additional information: Should you wish to express your interest in becoming a preferred subcontractor of MLCSU under this initiative, then please register on the MLCSU Bravo Solutions portal, https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml, and access MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme 'Window 7' (Project Ref: 654 /open-access PQQ Ref: 520). You will need to complete the questionnaire in line with the described methodology and full details of the support services under this framework. This accreditation process will open on 6th January 2023, with submissions to be returned no later than 17:00 hours on Monday, 30th January 2023. However, MLCSU will accept submissions before the closure date of 30th January 2023 and may evaluate these at any stage during the window of opening the procurement exercise to the closure date. Where a provider fails an element of the accreditation scheme they will be offered relevant feedback and may be able to resubmit their application at a future time. Accreditations will be reviewed within 28 days of being received by MLCSU through the Bravo Solutions ePortal - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0aca10fb-9c77-492d-bf2f-0d3d9738d145
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d361bb-042d-4378-a33b-6ddbf8535cf8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Supplier Accreditation Scheme
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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
MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U
Contact Name
Elaine Butler
Contact Email
elaine.butler2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07775 226338

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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