Tender

MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme - Window 3

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

08 Jan 2019 at 12:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is currently in the Tender stage of the MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme - Window 3. This procurement opportunity is categorised under general management consultancy services and is relevant to businesses operating within the health sector. Interested suppliers must submit their applications by 17:00 on 15th February 2019, for accreditation that may begin from 17th February 2019, lasting until 28th April 2022. The procurement method is classified as Other - Supplier Support Services Accreditation Scheme, and the geographical coverage includes the United Kingdom and several territories including Europe.

This accreditation process represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with MLCSU as preferred subcontractors. Businesses that can demonstrate innovation, effective solutions, and commitment to improving service and patient outcomes would be well-suited to compete. Successful accreditation would enable these firms to enhance their connection with the NHS, potentially leading to future service delivery contracts under the Health Systems Support Framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme - Window 3

Notice Description

Please note: this is not a tender process. The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) has secured a place on all lots of the Health Systems Support Framework (HSSF) (previously known as the ACS & STP Development Partner Framework), having scored highly for all ten lots within the framework. The expected duration of the HSSF is 4 years. Following this success, MLCSU is continuing to look for a diverse and innovative set of preferred subcontractors to supplement its resources in partnership to fulfil the needs of the HSSF. STPs and ICSs are able to buy some, or all, of their support from one or more suppliers on the HSSF. If STPs and ICSs wish to procure services from the HSSF (i.e., to "call-off"), they can only do this where the services are included in the scope of the HSSF and they award call-off contracts based on evaluation criteria set out in the framework. NHSE has ensured that the HSSF covers a full range of support services that STPs and ICSs may wish to buy, and test criteria which STPs and ICSs would want to test. MLSCU is looking for suppliers to act as subcontractors who will contribute and enhance MLCSU's products and service portfolios to fulfil the needs of the HSSF. In order to become an accredited MLCSU preferred subcontractor, suppliers will need to clearly demonstrate their willingness and capability to: * provide value-added services in connection with the DPF; * provide both innovative and effective solutions that further develops service and patient outcomes throughout STPs and ACS and seek for continual improvement. * positively support MLCSU with their bidding process for future call-off contracts issued under DPF. * quickly mobilise their products and services in collaboration with the MLCSU in response to any new call off opportunities. * be fully committed, transparent and consistent in their approach to providing effective solutions and resourcing and pricing of their products and services for the duration of the DPF. * enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MLCSU. * provide clear evidence of their financial standing that meets MLCSU minimum requirements. * willingness to adopt public sector codes of practice and values e.g. social responsibility, and governance. * commence within 60 days of receipt of application. Interested suppliers should note that achieving accreditation does not constitute a guarantee of any volume or spend by NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. Furthermore, the above Contract Start date is subject to change; the commencement of any contract between MLCSU and an accredited sub-contractor will depend upon the specific requirements of the MLCSU. Additional information: Should you wish to express your interest in becoming a preferred subcontractor of MLCSU under this initiative, then please register on the MLCSU Bravo Solutions portal, https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml, and access MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme 'Window 3' (Project Ref: 654 /open-access PQQ Ref: 470). You will need to complete the questionnaire in line with the described methodology and full details of the support services under this framework. This accreditation process will open on 8th January 2019, with submissions to be returned no later than 17:00 hours on Friday, 15th February 2018. Where a provider fails an element of the accreditation scheme they will be offered relevant feedback and may be able to resubmit their application at a future time. Accreditations will be reviewed within 28 days of being received by MLCSU through the Bravo Solutions ePortal - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b85fc9eb-af97-4053-b6e8-9a8f625fc07a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65f6ef4d-dee0-4e08-83de-311660034b4d
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 - Supplier Support Services Accreditation Scheme
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2019 - 28 Apr 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
NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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