Planning

Finance Solutions

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Planning

19 Jul 2021 at 06:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain is currently in the planning stage of procuring a Framework Agreement for Finance Solutions, which pertains to the provision of lease and loan services for various assets in the healthcare sector. This procurement is intended to support the financing of medical and non-medical assets, IT equipment, maintenance services, and building works. The engagement end date is set for 31 August 2021, with the framework to be established over the next 12 months, and further details will be provided in a subsequent invitation to tender.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the financial services, leasing, and asset management sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the emphasis on providing cost savings and value-added services to NHS customers. With a focus on bespoke solutions tailored to diverse customer needs, companies with expertise in structuring financing and offering flexible solutions may find this an advantageous procurement process to engage with.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance Solutions

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the provision of lease & loan services on a direct basis between NHS Supply Chain's customers & successful Applicants. Though this Framework Agreement NHS Supply Chain will offer customers the following options to fund a range of equipment & service options including, but not limited to, medical & non-medical assets, IT equipment, maintenance services & building works: Operating & finance leases & loans for single or multiple assets where the customer has clearly defined all the requirements; & Operating & finance leases & loans to finance a multi-year medical equipment replacement plan (ERP). ERP means a schedule setting out, for example, all equipment & / or maintenance & / or works service requirements from the customer. The ERP will be bespoke to each customer & shall provide details of the assets & services required & shall detail the number of years that the lease or loan is required. Additional information: The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives. Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHS Supply Chain, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework. The Supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents. NHS Supply Chain is not currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right to as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions; Portal Dashboard SQs Open to All Suppliers Select the link SQ_118 RFI Finance Solutions (Project Code_733)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f220b74-16aa-4865-89dc-513ea04f8e72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5246cf73-8912-45cd-a6dd-c3484e2682df
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment 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 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2021Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORMANTON
Postcode
WF6 1TL
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Normanton
Westminster Constituency
Normanton and Hemsworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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