--- title: "Midlands and Lancashire CSU Supplier Accreditation Scheme - Window 7" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0aca10fb-9c77-492d-bf2f-0d3d9738d145" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0aca10fb-9c77-492d-bf2f-0d3d9738d145" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0aca10fb-9c77-492d-bf2f-0d3d9738d145.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0aca10fb-9c77-492d-bf2f-0d3d9738d145.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U" published: "2023-01-09" --- # Midlands and Lancashire CSU Supplier Accreditation Scheme - Window 7 Buyer: MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0aca10fb-9c77-492d-bf2f-0d3d9738d145 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0aca10fb-9c77-492d-bf2f-0d3d9738d145) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0aca10fb-9c77-492d-bf2f-0d3d9738d145.json) ## Summary The Midlands & Lancashire C S U is inviting suppliers to participate in the Supplier Accreditation Scheme to become preferred subcontractors. The scheme aims to enhance products and services by providing innovative solutions supporting patient outcomes. Interested suppliers must complete the accreditation process by submitting applications before the deadline of 30th January 2023. This tender opportunity by the Midlands & Lancashire C S U offers SMEs and VCSEs the chance to showcase their capabilities in management consultancy services. Businesses willing to commit to public sector values and demonstrate financial standing are encouraged to apply. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st March 2023 and runs till 31st March 2024, offering significant growth potential for selected suppliers. ## Notice MLCSU is looking for suppliers to act as subcontractors who will contribute and enhance our products and service portfolios. 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 system requirements; * provide both innovative and effective solutions that further develops service and patient outcomes throughout ICSs and ICBs and seek for continual improvement. * positively support MLCSU with their bidding process for future call-off contracts issued under relevant frameworks. * 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 our agreement. * 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. If a supplier is selected to carry out services on behalf of MLCSU, a contract will need to be signed (NHS Standard Contract for Services). The maximum contract value will be below the current OJEU threshold of PS115,633 exc VAT for the life of the contract. 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 7' (Project Ref: 654 /open-access PQQ Ref: 520). 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 6th January 2023, with submissions to be returned no later than 17:00 hours on Monday, 30th January 2023. However, MLCSU will accept submissions before the closure date of 30th January 2023 and may evaluate these at any stage during the window of opening the procurement exercise to the closure 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d361bb-042d-4378-a33b-6ddbf8535cf8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Supplier Accreditation Scheme | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U | | Locality | STOKE ON TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 4LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2023 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d361bb-042d-4378-a33b-6ddbf8535cf8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d361bb-042d-4378-a33b-6ddbf8535cf8 9th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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