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        "description": "Please note: this is not a tender process; NHS Midland and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) one of the largest NHS Commissioning Support Units is looking for new preferred subcontractors to support the organisation to drive through innovative service transformation in a number of integrated Strategic Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). MLCSU offers professional advice and manged service support to wide variety of public and third sector organisations including the NHS and local authorities. MLCSU are consequently looking to develop new partnerships with partners to help to improve service outcomes, productivity, efficiency and real-time information as part of the Health Systems Support Framework (HSSF) (previously known as the ACS & STP Development Partner Framework). MLSCU is looking for suppliers to act as subcontractors who will contribute and enhance MLCSU's products and service portfolios to fulfil the needs of the HSSF. In order to become an accredited MLCSU preferred subcontractor, suppliers will need to clearly demonstrate their willingness and capability to: * provide value-added services in connection with the HSSF; * provide both innovative and effective solutions that further develops service and patient outcomes throughout STPs and ICOs and seek for continual improvement. * positively support MLCSU with their bidding process for future call-off contracts issued under HSSF. * quickly mobilise their products and services in collaboration with the MLCSU in response to any new call-off opportunities. * be fully committed, transparent and consistent in their approach to providing effective solutions and resourcing and pricing of their products and services for the duration of the HSSF. * enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MLCSU. * provide clear evidence of their financial standing that meets MLCSU minimum requirements. * willingness to adopt public sector codes of practice and values e.g. social responsibility, and governance. * commence within 60 days of receipt of application. Interested suppliers should note that achieving accreditation does not constitute a guarantee of any volume or spend by NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. Furthermore, the above Contract Start date is subject to change; the commencement of any contract between MLCSU and an accredited sub-contractor will depend upon the specific requirements of the MLCSU. Additional information: Should you wish to express your interest in becoming a preferred subcontractor of MLCSU under this initiative, then please register on the MLCSU Bravo Solutions portal, https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml, and access MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme 'Window 2' (Project Ref: 599 /open-access PQQ Ref: 453). You will need to complete the questionnaire in line with the described methodology and full details of the support services under this framework. This accreditation process will open on 23rd August 2018, with submissions to be returned no later than 17:00 hours on Friday, 19th October 2018. Applications can be received any time prior to this date. Where a provider fails an element of the accreditation scheme they will be offered relevant feedback and may be able to resubmit their application at a future time. Accreditations will be reviewed within 28 days of being received by MLCSU through the Bravo Solutions ePortal - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml.",
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