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Independent Investigation Services for the NHS

East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

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01 Nov 2019 at 17:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS has initiated a procurement process for "Independent Investigation Services for the NHS," which falls under the health services industry category. The buying organisation, East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub, is seeking to establish a framework agreement that allows for independent investigations as mandated by the NHS Serious Incident Framework. This open procurement method enables interested parties to apply for inclusion in the framework, with applications accepted annually, the next round commencing in May 2024. The contract period is set from 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2024, with a value of £15,000,000 for a potential extension. The procurement was published and awarded on 1 November 2019, marking the tender phase as complete, with the underlying requirement for timely and skilled services central to this undertaking.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in independent investigation services, particularly those that can meet the NHS's technical and geographical needs. Companies that are well-placed to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that demonstrate expertise in delivering impartial investigations within the healthcare sector. Firms with a strong background in compliance with regulatory frameworks in health and social care will find this an advantageous situation to expand their client base and engage with a major public sector buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Investigation Services for the NHS

Notice Description

The NHS is required under the NHS Serious Incident Framework/Patient Safety Framework (and/or any iterations) and the Department of Health Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights and the investigation of serious incidents to commission an independent investigation. The NHS has created a Framework for Independent Investigation Services that meets the technical and geographic requirements for the NHS. This framework agreement provides a flexible and responsive framework to enable the NHS to comply with the NHS Serious Incident Framework. The framework Agreement is split into five lots: Lot 1 - Independent Expert Investigations Lot 2 - Partnership Investigations Lot 3 - Local Care System Investigations Lot 4 - Health & Social Care & Partners Investigations Lot 5 - Systematic Independent Investigations Bidders will continue to have the opportunity to apply to join the Framework Agreement on an annual basis. It is anticipated that applications will be accepted on the following dates: May 2020 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2020 May 2021 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2021 May 2022 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2022 May 2023 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2023 May 2024 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2024 (dependent on extension of Framework Agreement) May 2025 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2025 (dependent on extension of Framework Agreement) The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Services has been run as a bespoke, Open Process Procedure, involving the completion of a Qualification Questionnaire to qualify for acceptance onto the Framework Agreement. Successful bidders will be asked to participate in Mini Competitions for contracts for lots in which they have been successful or may be subject to the direct award of a contract. Attain has conducted this procurement exercise as agent for and on behalf of the Contracting Authority (the NHS) and in partnership with East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub (EoECPH). The contract will be for an initial 48 months (indicative contract value for 48 months is PS10,000,000 GBP), with the option to extend for a further 24 months (indicative contract value for 60 months is PS15,000,000 GBP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19f55409-200c-49f6-b94a-df37a693d2aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79058196-bf14-4196-bea4-c0ace763adfd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Anne Richardson Consulting Ltd

Consequence UK Ltd

Duncan and Johnstone Consultancy Ltd

Facere Melius

Investigations by Design Ltd

Iodem Ltd

Liz Cooper Borthwick (LCB) Consultancy LTD

NHS NEL Commissioning Support Unit

Niche Health and Social Care Consulting Ltd

Psychological Approaches CIC

Sancus Solutions Ltd

Verita Consultancy Ltd

Further Information

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