Planning

Legal Advisory and Representation Services

NHS RESOLUTION

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Planning

23 Dec 2024 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Resolution, a body governed by public law, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Legal Advisory and Representation Services". This procurement, falling under the services category for legal services (CPV 79100000), aims to establish a 'Legal Panel' to support NHS Resolution in managing claims in NHS Primary and Secondary settings across the UK. The Market Engagement event for this procurement is scheduled for 8th January 2025, with further details to be shared in late December 2024. Potential suppliers are invited to register their interest through a specified link. The formal procurement process will adhere to the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015, with a tentative notice date of 28th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory and representation services, particularly those experienced in handling clinical and non-clinical liabilities as well as regulatory, health, and disciplinary law. Companies with expertise in these areas and a proven track record in the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete. By joining the Legal Panel, businesses can gain long-term collaboration with NHS Resolution, contributing to effective claim management and potentially influencing improvements in healthcare safety and risk management. This engagement could be a pivotal growth opportunity for firms aiming to expand their footprint in the public healthcare legal services market.

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Notice Title

Legal Advisory and Representation Services

Notice Description

The NHS Resolution (the "Authority") would like to invite suitably qualified suppliers to attend a Market Engagement event related to the planned procurement for the provision of special legal services. The procurement will seek to appoint suppliers to a 'Legal Panel' who will support The Authority in managing claims in NHS Primary and Secondary settings. <br/>This event will enable potential suppliers to better understand the Authority, its requirements and be given the opportunity to provide feedback on the operating model and planned procurement process. Any future procurement process will be undertaken in line with the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015.<br/>Please see section "II.2.4 - Description of the procurement" for further information regarding this opportunity.<br/>Lot 1 - Clinical Liabilities: Legal advice and assistance arising out of potential, actual or alleged clinical liabilities of Members, Beneficiaries or others who are indemnified under a scheme or arrangement. <br/>Lot 1 - Non-Clinical Liabilities: Legal advice and assistance arising out of actual or alleged non-clinical liabilities of Members and/or practitioners, employees and workers of such bodies, Beneficiaries or others who are indemnified under a scheme or arrangement. <br/>Lot 2 - Regulatory, Health and Disciplinary Law: Legal advice and assistance in relation to all aspects of medical and healthcare legislation (as amended from time to time) and corresponding statutory responsibilities and powers of Beneficiaries and their carrying out thereof, including under the NHS legislation for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are no changes to the Lot 2 model. The pricing matrix will continue to use the rate card.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is responsible for administering a range of indemnity schemes to cover claims made against general practice and secondary healthcare providers who deliver NHS services in England; delivering expert advice and support on the management of concerns about the performance of doctors, dentists and pharmacists; resolving contracting disputes between primary care contractors and commissioners of primary care, operating independently and transparently; and using its unique perspective across the causes of claims, performance concerns and contracting disputes to provide insights back to the NHS to help to improve safety and manage risk
Working with the legal panel the Authority case handlers investigate liability and quantum, respond to allegations and negotiate settlement where appropriate. As a consequence of the current contract coming to its natural end, the Authority are in the process of developing an operating model to make best use of legal advisors and how they work in collaboration with Authority teams.
Of specific note, the estimated value for this project is subject to change and will be confirmed should the Authority issue a contract notice for this opportunity.
Suppliers are therefore asked to register their interest in attending a Market Engagement session on 8th January 2025, by following the link in this PIN. Details of the event will be made available via a broadcast, in late December. The Link for registering your interest is https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. In the event suppliers are unable to attend the event the slides will made available by the via the same link provided in this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cca1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041406-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2025Expired
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 RESOLUTION
Contact Name
Warren Simms
Contact Email
warren.simms1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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