Tender

Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Framework Agreement

HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND

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11 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is seeking to establish a framework agreement for Independent Healthcare Clinical Partners and Subject Matter Experts. The tender, titled "Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Framework Agreement," falls under the Health industry category and is located in Scotland, specifically Glasgow. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an end date for submissions on 11th April 2025, and the award period commencing on the same day. The procurement method is open, allowing for electronic submissions through a specific portal. The contract duration is set for 720 days, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, highlighting the potential for long-term engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare consultancy firms, independent health experts, and clinical service providers to expand their operations within the public sector. The framework agreement allows for multiple participants, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in healthcare improvement to compete. Businesses specializing in health services, clinical governance, and healthcare quality assurance are particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. The requirement for electronic ordering and invoicing, coupled with the need for specified staff qualifications, ensures that successful bidders will be able to leverage modern digital transactions and showcase their professional capabilities.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792887
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525715
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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