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Midlands and Lancashire CSU Supplier Accreditation Scheme - Window 9

MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U

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09 May 2024 at 10:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Midlands and Lancashire CSU is seeking suppliers for its Supplier Accreditation Scheme - Window 9. Interested parties are required to demonstrate their ability to provide value-added services, innovative solutions, and commit to public sector codes of practice. The accreditation process opens on 9th May 2024, with submissions due by 17:00 on Friday 14th June 2024. The contract start date is subject to change based on specific requirements, with a contract value below £115,633 exc VAT for the entire duration.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to become preferred subcontractors for the Midlands and Lancashire CSU, offering services in general management consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement stage is focused on the Supplier Accreditation Scheme, with a contract period starting on 1st July 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. Businesses looking to enhance service portfolios and contribute to improving outcomes in healthcare settings are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Midlands and Lancashire CSU Supplier Accreditation Scheme - Window 9

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 Atamis portal, https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and access MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme 'Window 9' (C267678). 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 9th May 2024, with submissions to be returned no later than 17:00 hours on Friday 14th June 2024. However, MLCSU will accept submissions before the closure date of 14th June 2024 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 Atamis ePortal - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-249fa956-fa79-41fd-9563-23c19edf69e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc021751-65c1-4d7f-8bdd-b7899ca91b35
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 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
Not specified

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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