Tender

PRJ-1026-NELCSU-Provision of National Tariff Payment System and Contract Expert Retainer, Training and Cost Benchmarking Service

NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

16 Jun 2021 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The NEL Commissioning Support Unit, located in London, is currently in the active Tender stage for the contract titled "PRJ-1026-NELCSU-Provision of National Tariff Payment System and Contract Expert Retainer, Training and Cost Benchmarking Service." This procurement falls within the Education and training services category, with a contract duration of three years, commencing on 1 July 2021 and concluding on 30 June 2024. Bidders must submit their quotations by 23 June 2021 at 17:00 to participate in this process, with the estimated total contract value ranging from £0 to £90,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in NHS consulting, training services, or financial advisory, particularly those familiar with complex healthcare contracting mechanisms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their expertise can significantly contribute to meeting the evolving needs of the NHS in a post-pandemic landscape. This contract will allow successful bidders to establish long-term relationships with the NHS, potentially leading to further opportunities in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

PRJ-1026-NELCSU-Provision of National Tariff Payment System and Contract Expert Retainer, Training and Cost Benchmarking Service

Notice Description

The NHS acute contract and payment rules are a highly specialised, complex and ever evolving area. It is a service area which the CSU provides to CCGs and NHS England Commissioning Hubs via various service lines, most significantly through the Business Intelligence Service. 2020 and 2021 has seen significant and immediate change brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on acute, community and mental health services, commissioning, contracting and payment approaches will be long lasting. NEL CSU would like to commission an on-demand expert advice and guidance service, where complex technical queries about the NHS contracting and payment rules from anyone in the CSU can be emailed or telephoned to a dedicated mailbox or number, with comprehensive answers returned promptly and linked to the official documentation. In addition, NEL CSU requires an online training portal for all CSU staff to develop their knowledge of the National Tariff Payment System, which includes a National Tariff course and qualification, accredited by the NHS Financial Services Development Network. This should be updated each year in line with the release of new national guidance. The contract is for a duration of 3 years and the indicative total contract value for the 3 year period is in the range of PS0:00 to PS90,000. The advertisement on Pro-contract Portal can be accessed by https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e35b3c9f-b0ce-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Additional information: The Contract is expected to commence on 01 July 2021, with the deadline for delivery the service 30 June 2024. Bidders are requested to review the contents of the Request for Quotation guidance document carefully, register their organisation, and express their interest in the RFQ via the e-tendering portal (ProContract). RFQ documentation can be accessed following initial registration and expression of interest via the e-tendering portal: https://proContract.due-north.com/register Any reference to "the e-tendering portal" should be considered reflective of the above web address. The RFQ has been issued through the e-tendering portal. All Bidders wishing to participate must complete and submit Bids that comply with the requirements set out in the RFQ document. Bidders are required to complete the Bid Response Document (Section F of the RFQ document) and upload it and any attachments as indicated, onto the e-tendering portal before the deadline for submission of bids specified in the RFQ document. The advertisement on Procontract Portal can be accessed by https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e35b3c9f-b0ce-eb11-810c-005056b64545 The deadline for the submission of quotation is Wednesday 23 June 2021 at 17:00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a22b172-7eb6-403f-b494-e28ac111075e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f405985b-7f0e-4e49-a2aa-4ca5499984d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training 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 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 3-4 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
NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Taofeeq Ladega
Contact Email
clinical.procurement@nelcsu.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07950839459

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
Not specified

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

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