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Investigation and Rapid Intervention Process

NHS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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09 Sep 2024 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the provision of an 'Investigation and Rapid Intervention' process under the Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 3. The procurement falls under the category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73220000) and relates to healthcare within the Mid and South Essex Health Economy. The awarded contract, which is valued at £200,000, commenced on 22nd July 2024 and concluded on 19th August 2024. This award notice follows the brand's adherence to the Further Competition process with all qualified suppliers invited to bid.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare system interventions and rapid response solutions. Organisations within the consultancy domain could significantly benefit from involvement in similar procurement processes, leveraging frameworks like MCF3 to access government contracts. The procurement cycle included a stringent evaluation on quality (80%) and price (20%), making it an ideal target for businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions. The exclusive opportunity for a single supplier to execute both phases of investigation and intervention provides a platform for substantial business growth, especially for those entities aiming to establish a foothold in public health consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Investigation and Rapid Intervention Process

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice to communicate the contract award made by NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as the Authority) to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the provision of an 'Investigation and Rapid Intervention' Process. The process followed was a Further Competition process utilising the national RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 3. All suppliers who were awarded onto the relevant Lot(s) were invited to submit a response to the Further Competition process. Please find here the link to the MCF3 Contract Award Notice https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/506346-2020 The value identified within this Notice is the potential maximum upper value of the contract, including all options and extensions. The value of the awarded contract is for a total of PS200,000.00

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award notice to communicate the contract award made by NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as the Authority) to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the provision of an 'Investigation and Rapid Intervention' Process. The process followed was a Further Competition process utilising the national RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 3. All suppliers who were awarded onto the relevant Lot(s) were invited to submit a response to the Further Competition process. Please find here the link to the MCF3 Contract Award Notice https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/506346-2020 The value identified within this Notice is the potential maximum upper value of the contract, including all options and extensions. The value of the awarded contract is for a total of PS200,000.00 This award is made following a Further Competition process, utilising the national RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), Lot 3. All suppliers who were awarded onto the relevant Lot(s) were invited to submit a response to the Further Competition process. Please find here the link to the MCF3 Contract Award Notice https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/506346-2020 The Authority awarded a contract for this service provision as the requirements were met: to fulfil the specifics of the national I&I process; have an objective to deliver after NHS England has developed a new programme to undertake an investigation and rapid intervention process ("I&I") at a system level for those systems for which we have concerns regarding them meeting their financial plans. The criteria for those we will consider was agreed to be moved to >2.5% deficit compared to allocation proposed >PS100m deficit. The Authority has been identified as one of the first cohort of 9 systems. Phase 1: Investigation, which is led by the Supplier and is to be completed within four weeks of the Supplier starting work. Phase 2 is to support the system in designing, developing and implementing the interventions identified in Phase 1 following agreement with the ICB. The interventions from Phase 1 will be focused on the areas specific to the system. A single solution was sought from either a single supplier or a co-bid of suppliers. The service commenced on 22nd July 2024 for a period of 4-weeks, which concluded on 19th August 2024. The Authority is publishing this contract award notice retrospectively, in line with the formal contract signatures from both parties now having been obtained to conclude final sign off for this short term contract. The value identified within this Contract Award Notice is the potential maximum upper value of the contract, including all options and extensions. The value of the awarded contract is for a total of PS200,000.00 The Service to which this procurement relates fall within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended by as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, (the "Regulations"). The Authority is publishing this Contract Award Notice in the Contracts Finder in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020) for spend above PS30,000.00 Additional information: The Service to which this procurement relates fall within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended by as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, (the "Regulations").

Procurement Information

The process followed was a Further Competition process utilising the national RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 3. All suppliers who were awarded onto the relevant Lot(s) were invited to submit a response to the Further Competition process. Please find here the link to the MCF3 Contract Award Notice https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/506346-2020

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049945
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028812-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON, ESSEX
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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