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Midlands and Lancashire CSU Supplier Accreditation Scheme - Window 10

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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13 Feb 2025 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is seeking qualified suppliers for its Supplier Accreditation Scheme - Window 10. This tender, categorized under general management consultancy services (CPV 79411000), is open to suppliers willing to act as subcontractors to enhance MLCSU's products and services portfolio. Interested suppliers must complete the accreditation process, which begins on 13th February 2025 and closes on 31st March 2025 at 17:00 hours. The scheme will remain active until 31st March 2027, and contracts are expected to commence on 1st April 2025. All suppliers accredited under previous windows will remain accredited if they continue to comply with the scheme requirements.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), by potentially becoming accredited suppliers for MLCSU. Suitable businesses would be those capable of offering innovative and effective solutions that support MLCSU’s service and patient outcomes. Suppliers must demonstrate financial stability, a commitment to public sector values, and the ability to quickly mobilise in response to call-off contracts. Gaining accreditation does not guarantee a contract, but it positions the supplier favourably for future opportunities and collaborations, fostering business growth within the UK.

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Notice Title

Midlands and Lancashire CSU Supplier Accreditation Scheme - Window 10

Notice Description

MLCSU is looking for suppliers to act as subcontractors who will contribute and enhance our products and service portfolios. 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 system requirements; * provide both innovative and effective solutions that further develops service and patient outcomes throughout ICSs and ICBs and seek for continual improvement. * positively support MLCSU with their bidding process for future call-off contracts issued under relevant frameworks. * 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 our agreement. * 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. If a supplier is selected to carry out services on behalf of MLCSU, a contract will need to be signed (NHS Standard Contract for Services). The maximum contract value will be below the current UK threshold of PS115,633 exc VAT for the life of the contract. This accreditation scheme will remain active until 31.03.27 and all suppliers accredited under previous windows will remain accredited if continued to comply with the scheme requirements. 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 Atamis portal, https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and access MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme 'Window 10' (C338779). 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 13th February 2025, with submissions to be returned no later than 17:00 hours on Monday 31st March 2025. However, MLCSU will accept submissions before the closure date of 31st March 2025 and may evaluate these at any stage during the window of opening the procurement exercise to the closure date. 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 Atamis ePortal - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854d8c1b-ec7a-48f0-aa22-35aae2974927
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 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
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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 & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST1 2QB
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
Birches Head & Northwood
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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