Tender

Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit (NMRU)

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Tender

20 Aug 2021 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is seeking a supplier for the "Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit (NMRU)" service, which facilitates registration, validation, and reimbursement of institutions providing milk to children under the Welfare Food Regulations 1996. The procurement, categorised as miscellaneous services, is currently in the tender stage and will close on 11 October 2021. The value of the contract is £1,600,000, with a contract period commencing on 1 August 2022 and concluding on 31 July 2026. This tender is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialised in management-related services, office support, and financial information systems, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions to enhance the effectiveness of the milk reimbursement process, including fraud prevention measures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the NHS's objectives to support diverse supplier capabilities in delivering essential public services.

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Notice Title

Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit (NMRU)

Notice Description

The Buyer requires a supplier to provide a service to facilitate the provision of a registration, validation and reimbursement service to institutions who provide milk to children in their care and wish to claim payment for this milk under the Welfare Food Regulations 1996. This service is provided by the Buyer, on behalf of the Buyer's Sponsor, the Department of Health and Social Care in England and on behalf of the Welsh Government. The Buyer is seeking to maintain the effectiveness of the existing service with minimal disruption to current users, with a focus on the prevention and detection of fraud within the system and to ensure compliance by Childcare Settings, Milk Agents and Local Authorities within the rules of the Scheme. Suppliers not already registered on the NHSBSA e-sourcing portal must go to https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome and click Register then follow the instructions. Once registered Suppliers will be able to view and access the full invitation to tender documentation using reference C43089

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ef293f-a4c7-4248-a5b3-0f7f812c7a43
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 -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48812000 - Financial information systems

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

79420000 - Management-related services

79500000 - Office-support services

79512000 - Call centre

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Laura Heal
Contact Email
laura.heal@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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