Tender

Lay Advocacy Framework

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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22 Feb 2019 at 11:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is currently conducting a selective tender process for the Lay Advocacy Framework, aimed at establishing a framework agreement for lay advocacy services in the healthcare sector. This initiative will support individuals with additional needs involved in complaints about registered health professionals across the UK and Northern Ireland. The tender was published on 22nd February 2019, with expressions of interest being invited until 26th March 2019. The contract is valued at £360,000 and spans a period from 26th July 2019 to 25th July 2022. The NMC is based in Marylebone, London, and operates within the health services industry.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy, social services, and guidance services, particularly those that focus on supporting individuals with additional needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide professional, compassionate support to clients during complaint processes may find this contract particularly relevant. Participation in this framework could enhance the visibility and outreach of these businesses within the healthcare sector, contributing to their growth and capacity to deliver essential services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lay Advocacy Framework

Notice Description

The NMC is keen to create a framework agreement between a range of providers of lay advocacy and other professional regulators in the healthcare sector. This is a shared opportunity to provide reasonable adjustments to ensure people raising a concern or acting as a witness can participate fully and fairly in the fitness to practise process. The lay advocacy will provide support for members of the public, who have additional needs and are involved in a complaint about a registered health professional. Advocacy may be needed at the initial complaint stage, during the investigation or at the hearing stage across the UK and Northern Ireland. Additional information: We invite expressions of interest via the e-sourcing portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc/aspx/home from interested providers to attend a framework information event on March 27th 2019 at 14.00 - 16.00 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4087abee-7858-4308-b1d4-e2b2ebb9e466
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2019 - 25 Jul 2022 3-4 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
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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