Tender

Independent Investigation Services for the NHS

EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Tender

21 May 2019 at 13:52

Planning

14 Mar 2019 at 11:14

Planning

12 Mar 2019 at 12:31

Planning

12 Mar 2019 at 10:31

Planning

12 Mar 2019 at 10:16

Planning

11 Mar 2019 at 18:13

Summary of the contracting process

The East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub is conducting a procurement process for Independent Investigation Services for the NHS, aimed at establishing a framework agreement divided into five lots addressing various investigation needs. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with initial deadlines set for May 2019 when applications will be accepted, aiming for contract commencement on 1st November 2019. The deadline for Qualification Questionnaire responses for this tender is 12:00 noon on 28th June 2019. The framework will operate under the "light touch regime" framework as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is classified under the health services category (CPV Code: 85100000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in independent investigations and serious incident services, appealing particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies well-suited to compete include those with experience in health services, particularly in conducting independent investigations, as well as those capable of providing flexible, responsive services that align with NHS needs. The anticipated contract value of up to £15 million over five years, with potential extensions, further enhances the attractiveness of this opportunity for qualifying suppliers.

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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 is creating a Framework for Independent Investigation Services that meets the technical and geographic requirements for the NHS. It is the NHS's intention to place 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 also 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 2019 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2019 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 is being run as a bespoke, Open Process Procedure, involving the completion of a Qualification Questionnaire to qualify for acceptance onto the Framework Agreement. If the criteria for acceptance to the Framework Contract is met or exceeded 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. The Contracting Authorities do not intend to hold themselves bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services. Further information on service scope, lot descriptions, activities and outcomes are contained within the procurement documentation. Please note that the deadline for QQ responses is 12:00 noon on 28.06.2019. Attain is conducting 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). Under no circumstances should Bidders approach the NHS directly. 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). Additional information: For further information regarding this opportunity please register your interest on the eTendering portal Bravo

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40dee5a6-daf4-4285-8b8a-e384cf336a6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24546e77-86fd-480e-bbe5-1270aefae5f1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
21 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Mar 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB
Contact Name
Joanne Frodhe
Contact Email
joanne.frodhe@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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