Tender

MLCSU - Support Services Accreditation Scheme

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

08 Jan 2018 at 15:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is seeking new preferred subcontractors through the tender titled "MLCSU - Support Services Accreditation Scheme". This procurement opportunity falls within the general management consultancy services category and is located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, having officially opened on 8 January 2018. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 17:00 on 28 February 2018. Successful subcontractors will begin their contracts on 1 May 2018, with the contract period running until 30 April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the public sector, particularly those that can offer innovative and effective solutions to improve service outcomes within the NHS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as their agility may align well with MLCSU's aim for continual improvement and service transformation. Suppliers that can mobilise quickly and are prepared to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with MLCSU will be particularly well-suited for this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MLCSU - Support Services Accreditation Scheme

Notice Description

Midland and Lancashire CSU (MLCSU) one of the largest NHS Commissioning Support Units is looking for new preferred subcontractors to support the organisation to drive through innovative service transformation in a number of integrated Strategic Transformation Partnerships (STP) and Accountable Care Systems (ACS). MLCSU offers professional advice and manged service support to wide variety of public and 3rd sector organisations including the NHS and local authorities. MLCSU are consequently looking to develop new partnerships with partners to help to improve service outcomes, productivity, efficiency and real-time information as part of a Development Partner Framework (DPF) being developed by NHS England. 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 DPF. 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 by the 1 May 2018. 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. 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 (an open access PQQ). 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 8 January 2018, with initial submissions to be returned no later than 17:00 on 28 February 2018. Where a provider fails an element of the accreditation scheme they will be offered relevant feedback and will be able to resubmit their application at a future time. Accreditations will be reviewed within 21 days of being received by MLCSU through the Bravo Solutions ePortal - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. Providers who wish to apply after the initial period has closed, must express an interest by emailing mlcsu.procurement@nhs.net in the first instance. Any subsequent communication will be carried out through the Bravo Solutions ePortal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7907c0-81f4-4a14-a797-0b9e8f06f498
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
lyle.lloyd@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LN
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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