Planning

NHS England - Increasing Capacity Framework Agreement - Refresh

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

02 Dec 2021 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is initiating the procurement process for the "Increasing Capacity Framework Agreement - Refresh," aimed at enhancing health services across England. This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to health services, and is structured within the planning stage as of 2nd December 2021. The framework will serve NHS inpatient and outpatient services, covering urgent elective care and cancer treatments. The procurement is expected to launch in early December 2021, with awards to be made in January 2022, and the framework agreement is set to commence on 1st April 2022, concluding on 20th December 2024. The estimated value of the framework is notably large, projected at up to £10 billion, indicating significant investment in health service capacity.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in NHS inpatient and outpatient services, urgent elective care, and cancer treatments. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in delivering high-quality healthcare services and have the capacity to scale in response to demand will be well-positioned to compete. The open nature of this framework allows for a wider range of providers to participate, enhancing competition and fostering business growth in the healthcare sector, making it an attractive opportunity for both established firms and new entrants in the market.

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Notice Title

NHS England - Increasing Capacity Framework Agreement - Refresh

Notice Description

The National Health Service Commissioning Board (which uses the operational name 'NHS England') has established a framework for clinical services titled Increasing Capacity Framework (ICF) under the light touch regime, and has entered into a framework agreement with each provider appointed to the ICF. Following the success of the ICF, NHS England intends to invite additional providers to apply for a broader range of services and extended term. This PIN provides early notification of the intention to launch such a procurement in December 2021. The services in scope are: 1) NHS inpatient and outpatient (including full supporting pathology and imaging) services and urgent elective care and cancer treatment to service users in line with nationally set criteria; 2) NHS inpatient non-elective care (either direct admission or transfer from an NHS organisation). The framework agreement may be accessed by all CCGs and NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts across England

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is expected to launch in early December 2021 and be awarded in January 2022 to enable framework agreements to be signed by successful bidders in advance of the fixed start date of 1st April 2022. The agreement will have a fixed term ending on 20th December 2024 with no option to extend. The estimated value is based on a potential upper value over the contract duration and actual value will depend on actual demand. Additional information: This is not currently a call for competition and the detailed documents relating to the procurement are not yet available. The links in Section I.3 will allow interested parties to register their interest only at this stage and further information will be made available in December when the procurement exercised is launched.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fc56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029920-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£10,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Martin Taylor
Contact Email
increasingcapacityframework@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7887631176

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 7UE
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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