Planning

Clinical Reviewers Framework

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Aug 2020 at 09:26

Planning

12 Aug 2020 at 17:50

Planning

12 Aug 2020 at 16:45

Planning

12 Aug 2020 at 16:19

Planning

28 Jul 2020 at 13:44

Planning

28 Jul 2020 at 10:03

Planning

17 Jul 2020 at 09:03

Planning

15 Jul 2020 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process for the "Clinical Reviewers Framework" aimed at securing a framework of Independent Clinical Reviewers for deaths in custody and detention within London. This project falls under the health services category and is currently in the Planning stage. Key dates include an engagement end date of 8 September 2020 and an anticipated start date for the framework in February 2021. The procurement process is formalised through the issue of a Prior Information Notice (PIN), which signals the authority's intention to engage with potential bidders but does not commit to a procurement at this stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare professionals and organisations with expertise in clinical review and oversight, particularly those familiar with health services related to justice and custody environments. Businesses that include clinicians such as General Practitioners (GPs) and nurses will find this tender particularly relevant. The engagement events planned for September 2020 will further clarify the procurement process, contractual terms, and provide essential insights for prospective bidders looking to compete in this specialised area of public health and safety.

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Notice Title

Clinical Reviewers Framework

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) notifies the market of the intention of NHS England and NHS Improvement (London Region) - hereafter referred to as "the Authority" - to undertake a procurement to secure a framework of Independent Clinical Reviewers into Deaths in Custody and Detention. A specialist team within the Authority's Specialised Commissioning division commission Health & Justice services within London. The team are responsible for appointing Clinical Reviewers to Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigations when deaths within the secure London estate occur - the secure estate includes seven adult prisons in London, one young offenders' institution, and the two Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRC). Clinical Reviewers conduct independent Clinical Reviews as part of wider investigations led by the PPO into deaths that occur within the secure estate in London, and in rare cases deaths of patients recently released from custody or detention. The role of a Clinical Reviewer is to examine the clinical care pertinent to the death, provided to the deceased, whilst in custody, and to determine whether the care was equivalent, in accordance with national guidance, standards and local policy, to the care that one could expect to receive in the community. In 2019/20, there were 24 deaths in custody within London and in 2018/19 there were 20. The new Clinical Reviewers Framework, resulting from this procurement, is expected to commence in February 2021 (subject to change) with Reviewers commissioned on an ad hoc basis to conduct three levels of review: - Level one - a desk-based review of records and the production of a written report - Level two - a desk-based review of records, interviews with healthcare staff and the production of a written report - And level three - a panel review with a lead Reviewer and multi-disciplinary input, including a desk-based review of records, interviews with healthcare staff and a written report. From time to time, Clinical Reviewers may also be commissioned to conduct thematic analyses of previous Clinical Reviews. The new framework will comprise of clinicians, such as GPs and nurses, capable of conducting robust and challenging independent Clinical Reviews. The Authority welcomes engagement from all prospective Bidders and stakeholders, including individual clinicians. The Authority plans to hold online interactive engagement events in September 2020, to provide further information about the procurement, including: - an overview of the proposed services to be provided - details of the anticipated contract type, length, and conditions - an overview of the procurement process and the anticipated timeline. The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of a possible procurement. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. Additional information: The dates and registration details of the engagement events can be accessed on this link - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ee0421-6f85-49c4-871f-664913dca23c NEL CSU is conducting this procurement exercise for and on behalf of the Authority. Any future procurement activity in relation to the services that are the subject of this PIN may be the subject of a separate notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51f71166-698a-492f-80d8-e142d99669c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Khadijah
Contact Email
khadijah.yasmin@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 7NT
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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