Tender

Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Framework Agreement

HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is inviting tenders for the "Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Framework Agreement." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically administrative healthcare services, with a focus on research services. The services are to be delivered in Glasgow, Scotland, within the UKM region. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase with a submission deadline set for 11 April 2025 at 12:00 BST. The tender scores an open procedure method and aims to establish a framework agreement with a maximum of 999 participants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in administrative and clinical research. Companies that can provide registered healthcare professionals licensed to practice in the UK will find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities. The framework agreement includes potential contract extensions and electronic ordering options, making it an ideal growth opportunity for businesses dedicated to innovations in healthcare delivery and management. Participants are expected to submit their responses electronically and comply with the outlined technical and economic selection criteria to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Please see attached ITT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see attached ITT

Renewal: There is an option to extend this contract by two seperate period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008721-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
11 March 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Sam Torrance
Contact Email
sam.torrance@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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