Tender

Independent Investigations

EAST OF ENGLAND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB ON BEHALF OF NHS ENGLAND

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20 Sep 2022 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub on behalf of NHS England is conducting a tender for Independent Investigation Services Framework within the Health services industry. The framework comprises five lots covering various investigation types, with contracting opportunities through Mini-Competition or Direct Award. The contract value is GBP 15,000,000 and involves a tender period ending on 18th October 2022, with contract execution planned from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2026.

This procurement process offers business growth opportunities for companies providing independent investigation services in the Health sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for participation. Interested businesses can apply for the Framework Agreement annually, providing a chance for existing suppliers to expand their involvement. The procurement stage is currently active, with a focus on service provision through a competitive process or direct selection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Investigations

Notice Description

Independent Investigation Services Framework for the NHS with scope to cover various service types which have been divided into five lots - Individual Expert Investigations, Partnership Investigations, Local Care System Investigations, Health & Social Care & Partners Investigations and Systematic Independent Investigations. Contract award beneath the framework will be placed via Mini-Competition or Direct Award. The services being procured under the Framework are for Health services and are subject to the requirements of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) Chapter 3, Particular Procurement Regimes, Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services. Bidders will also have the opportunity to apply to join the Framework Agreement on an annual basis. Bidders who are already on the Framework Agreement have the opportunity to apply for further lots if they so wish on an annual basis. Bidders who are unsuccessful are not precluded from re-applying during subsequent rounds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9aa6155-1b7b-41c1-8d77-69b4f62d5571
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2026 4-5 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
EAST OF ENGLAND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB ON BEHALF OF NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB21 5XB
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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