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Clinical Governance

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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18 Nov 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is planning a procurement process for clinical governance services, aimed at ensuring accountability for the continuous improvement of service quality and maintaining high standards of care. The tender, titled "Clinical Governance," is set to take place across Scotland, particularly relevant to the public order and safety industry. Interested parties can expect further development on this tender, with a communication notice scheduled for 24 February 2020. The proposed value for this contract is £486,000, highlighting its significance for service delivery in the sector.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on clinical governance, risk management, and innovative healthcare delivery methods. Companies with experience in developing and implementing clinical practices, education and training, or those involved in healthcare innovation and research are well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Participation in pre-market research meetings will be available for the first five qualified bidders, allowing them to showcase their expertise and insights, potentially establishing long-term partnerships with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Governance

Notice Description

Provision of Clinical governance services which will ensure a system through which the Service will remain accountable for continuously improving the quality of its services and safeguarding high standards of care creating an environment in which clinical excellence will flourish

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the National Health Service, the definition of Clinical Governance is: "a system through which organisations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care creating an environment in which clinical excellence will flourish" 2. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) elements of Clinical Governance for operations 2.1. Clinical Effectiveness - basing all activity on evidence which demonstrates that the activity being delivered is safe, effective and meets the needs of the individuals receiving the care. 2.2. Education and Training, and Continuing Professional Development (where relevant) - ensuring that the standards are defined to achieve Clinical Effectiveness. 2.3. Clinical Audit - reviewing a percentage sample of activity to measure against key performance indicators to agreed between provider and SFRS contract manager. Also includes review of significant events that lessons learnt to improve the healthcare provision are identified and disseminated within the service. 2.4. Research and development - Where possible, assessing at the healthcare that is delivered to evidence concepts, trial of new clinical activities, and giving opportunities for academic research to underpin development within the field of firefighter-delivered healthcare. This may often involve collaboration with academic healthcare organisations and educational establishments. 2.5. Openness - being transparent and honest with casualties, their families and their representatives about the standard and type of care they receive and delivering a Duty of Candour when things do not go right. 2.6. Risk management - understanding, classifying and mitigating the risks that are associated with the delivery of healthcare, or ensuring that the risks of not delivering healthcare are acknowledged and recorded. 2.7. Information Management - ensuring that any clinical records of care are appropriate, accurate and kept safe in line with best GDPR principles and Medical Records Act. 2.8. Casualty and carer experience and involvement - ensuring feedback which is received from persons who come into contact with the Service such as casualties; any learning is identified and disseminated within the Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000604420
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372297
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£486,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 2020Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Further Information

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