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Provision of support and expertise for Primary Care Incentivisation - Specialist Support

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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16 Sep 2024 at 10:46

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26 Apr 2024 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract to Clarity Consulting Associates Ltd for providing specialist support and expertise in primary care policy and change, particularly focusing on primary care incentivisation. The contract, set within the industry category of Business analysis consultancy services, involves support for primary care funding complexities such as the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Investment and Impact Fund. This procurement process was conducted via a selective method and is a call-off from the SCW Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System 2.0, Lot 4: System Transformation. The contract, valued at up to £333,333 excluding VAT, commences on 28th March 2024 and concludes on 27th March 2026 with potential for a 12-month extension. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 11th March 2024 and the publication of the awarded contract on 26th April 2024. The project will be primarily based in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and third-sector organisations specialising in consultancy and management services. Winning this tender allows businesses to engage in a strategic initiative directly influenced by NHS England, offering the potential to solidify their presence in the healthcare consultancy market. Companies specialising in business analysis and management consultancy, particularly those with experience in revenue cycle management and healthcare policy, will find this tender especially advantageous to leverage their expertise and expand their portfolio by supporting the crucial primary care incentivisation programme within the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of support and expertise for Primary Care Incentivisation - Specialist Support

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a call-off contract for the provision of specialist support and expertise for primary care policy and change in relation to primary care incentivisation. The funding of primary care is dependent upon a complex mix of income streams, in General Practice which include discretionary payments such as those associated with the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and the Investment and Impact Fund (IIF). To support and inform the work being led by NHS England and the ongoing contract negotiations, SCW is looking to secure access to specialist primary care policy and change expertise. The specialist resource available through the contract would be alongside our existing workforce and enable us to respond to delivery requirements within the Primary Care Incentivisation Programme. The call off contract is for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months. The total call off contract value will not exceed PS333,333.00 excluding VAT. This requirement has been procured via a further competition utilising the SCW Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System 2.0, reference C119826 - Lot 4: System Transformation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33ba78f2-6190-47bd-a06d-a5950f9f41af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95bb65d-0572-47b5-a3fe-64f99ce08118
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2024 - 27 Mar 2026 1-2 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARITY CONSULTING ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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