Award

Clinical Reviewers Framework

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

15 Mar 2021 at 15:26

Award

10 Mar 2021 at 12:08

Tender

05 Oct 2020 at 17:00

Planning

19 Aug 2020 at 10:03

Planning

12 Aug 2020 at 17:48

Planning

12 Aug 2020 at 17:46

Planning

12 Aug 2020 at 16:26

Planning

12 Aug 2020 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Clinical Reviewers Framework," is being conducted by the N E L Commissioning Support Unit located in London, England. This tender aims to establish a framework for independent clinical review providers to conduct reviews following deaths in custody within London's secure estate. The procurement stage of this opportunity is currently in the planning phase, with key dates including an engagement end date of 4 September 2020 and a completion deadline for bids that closed on 28 October 2020. This framework is classified under the health services category and is being facilitated via an open procedure that complies with the relevant NHS regulations.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in clinical reviews and related services. Companies with expertise in delivering independent clinical assessments, especially in high-security settings such as prisons or detention centres, would be well-suited to participate in this framework. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises are encouraged to engage, potentially leading to contracts worth an estimated maximum total of £680,000 over a four-year period, depending on the number of reviews required.

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Notice Title

Clinical Reviewers Framework

Notice Description

NHS England (hereafter referred to as "The Authority") invites completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) submissions from all suitable providers capable of delivering clinical reviews when a death in custody within London's secure estate occurs. From 1 April 2019, NHS England and NHS Improvement are working together as a new single organisation to better support the NHS to deliver improved care for patients. Further information regarding the role and purpose of NHS England and NHS Improvement is available from this url: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/about-nhs-england/ The purpose of this procurement is to establish a framework of independent clinical review providers that The Authority can draw down on when a death in custody requires a clinical review to be conducted - one part of a wider Prisons and Probation Ombudsman investigation and a delegated duty from the Secretary of State. The framework is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - bidders can bid to be the lead provider of a clinical review, outlining the details of lead clinical reviewers who can conduct all three levels of clinical review. Bidders also have the option of listing team reviewers from their organisation who can support their lead reviewers with subject matter expertise. Lot 2 - bidders can bid to join a pool of team reviewers capable of supporting lead reviewers with subject matter expertise. Team reviewers will be appointed when a lead provider does not have access to the required subject matter expertise to complete a review. A maximum of five providers will be commissioned for Lot 1, with no limit to the number of providers for Lot 2. Further details of the lotting structure and award process can be found within the ITT guidance document and further details of the service to be delivered within the Service Specification. Providers will be listed on the framework for a period of four years. The total estimated contract value stated for this framework for independent clinical reviewers into Deaths in Custody or Detention is a projected total annual contract value of between PS80,000 and PS170,000. Please note, annual usage of this framework agreement will vary depending on the number of deaths in each year. This would be the total amount paid in a year to all Clinical Reviewers who undertake work under the Framework and not the total sum that may be expected by a single provider of Clinical Reviews. It is expected that the total maximum value for the framework agreement will be no more than PS650,000. Additional information: The Procurement process will be facilitated entirely online via The Authority's e-procurement portal (ProContract). Interested Applicants wishing to participate in the procurement must register and express an interest by 12:00 Noon - Tuesday 27 October 2020. Failure to complete this important step will mean that you will not be able to submit a bid for this procurement. Bidders are required to complete the online questionnaires and submit their tender bid hosted on the portal prior to the deadline for submission of 12:00 Noon - Wednesday 28 October 2020. All clarification requests and correspondence pertaining to this ITT opportunity must be directed through the portal. A timetable for the procurement, guidance regarding: process, and supplementary information relating to each contract opportunity is also available from the portal. The Procurement process is being managed by NEL Commissioning Support Unit, (NEL) on behalf of the Authority, in connection with a competitive procurement exercise that is being conducted in accordance of The National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. The contract value of this procurement is under the threshold for 'Light Touch Regime services' (Health, Social and related services listed under Schedule 3 of Public Contracts Regulations 2015). This procurement seeks to establish a multi supplier framework agreement. Bidders are also to note that information relating to this procurement is provided in good faith, and may be subject to amendment by The Authority. The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to award the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b4a5509-8b99-42c6-99b5-81bffd9eda3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93c0db75-43ab-4cf2-841c-50d3e1f547e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 7NT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

HASDOC

JULIE ANNE HUGHES

LW HEALTH CONSULTANCY

MIND WORKS

MJS HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

NINA MURPHY ASSOCIATES

PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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