Tender

NHS Increasing Capacity Framework

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

14 Oct 2020 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Increasing Capacity Framework is currently being procured by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England and various Contracting Authorities, including Clinical Commissioning Groups and NHS Trusts. The aim is to establish a framework agreement for delivering a range of clinical services, such as NHS inpatient and day case services, diagnostic services, and related clinical facilities. This procurement process is classified under health services and follows an open procedure, with bids accepted until 26th October 2020. Services under this framework are expected to commence by 20th November 2020, with the contract period extending until 19th November 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those that provide clinical services and facilities. It is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as there is no cap on the number of providers that can be appointed to the framework. With the aim of reducing waiting lists and increasing the capacity of NHS services, businesses equipped to deliver healthcare interventions, including diagnostic and inpatient services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The structure of the framework also allows for continual refreshment, providing ongoing opportunities for emerging service providers.

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Notice Title

NHS Increasing Capacity Framework

Notice Description

The National Health Service Commissioning Board (which uses the operational name "NHS England") is seeking to establish a framework agreement in which NHS England acting for itself and other NHS bodies (Clinical Commissioning Groups ("CCGs"), NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts) for the purpose of this procurement (each a "Contracting Authority" and together the "Contracting Authorities") will award contracts or sub-contracts for a range of clinical services (the "Framework Agreement"). The clinical services under the Framework Agreement will include: 1) NHS inpatient & day case services (including full supporting pathology and imaging) and urgent elective care and cancer treatment in line with nationally set criteria; 2) NHS Diagnostic Services. (the "Services") Please refer to the Specification at Schedule 1 for more details of the Services. 3) Clinical facilities and related services The objective of the Framework Agreement is to support the Contracting Authorities' ability to manage reduce waiting lists by purchasing additional activity from providers of required services. It is for Contracting Authorities to determine which specialties they wish to purchase based on local need. The intention is that a Framework Agreement will be entered into by NHS England on behalf of all Contracting Authorities with each provider assessed as capable through this procurement process (a "Provider"). Once the Framework Agreement has been set up, contracts based upon the NHS Standard Contract or Sub-Contract may be placed by a Contracting Authority with any Provider holding a Framework Agreement covering the relevant Services required by that Contracting Authority. It is the intention that in accordance with the Framework Agreement, each Contracting Authority, may enter into a separate NHS Standard Contract or Sub-Contract with any Provider, for the Services. Lot 1 invites bids to undertake clinical services at National and Local Prices. Lot 2 invites bids to provide clinical facilities and related services for the contracting authorities to undertake clinical activity. Additional information: The procurement will comprise of (i) Assessment against a selection requirements including financial standing & (ii) Assessment against technical requirements. The services in scope of this procurement process are healthcare services which fall under "social and other specific services" in Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR"). In accordance with Regulation 76 PCR, the process is to set up a framework agreement and will follow a procedure similar to the open procedure. However, NHS England and the Contracting Authorities using the framework are only bound by the parts of the PCR that specifically apply to social and other specific services. For the avoidance of doubt, the rules that apply to the open procedure under Regulation 27 and framework agreements under Regulation 33 do not apply to this procurement. All providers that meet the minimum requirements set out under the procurement process will be appointed to the framework agreement. There will be no maximum number of providers appointed NHS England reserves the right to conduct any number of framework refreshes throughout the term of the Framework Agreement. A refresh will allow verification of existing providers' continuing ability to meet requirements and will also allow new entrants to be appointed to the framework agreement This procurement is on behalf of The National Health Service, namely NHS England, all Clinical Commissioning Groups, NHS Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts and each of their successor bodies. A list of organisations can be found in: https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx /CCGListing.aspx /AreaTeamListing.aspx /SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspx Providers must be able to ensure their ability to begin Service provision from the 20th November 2020, if required by any Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1aa1a78-c54a-40cb-9174-61b972700f98
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£10,000,000,001 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2020 - 19 Nov 2024 4-5 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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.iscoordination@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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