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title: "Independent Investigation Services for the NHS"
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buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB"
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# Independent Investigation Services for the NHS

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19f55409-200c-49f6-b94a-df37a693d2aa

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## Summary

The NHS has initiated a procurement process for "Independent Investigation Services for the NHS," which falls under the health services industry category. The buying organisation, East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub, is seeking to establish a framework agreement that allows for independent investigations as mandated by the NHS Serious Incident Framework. This open procurement method enables interested parties to apply for inclusion in the framework, with applications accepted annually, the next round commencing in May 2024. The contract period is set from 1 November 2019 to 31 October 2024, with a value of £15,000,000 for a potential extension. The procurement was published and awarded on 1 November 2019, marking the tender phase as complete, with the underlying requirement for timely and skilled services central to this undertaking.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in independent investigation services, particularly those that can meet the NHS's technical and geographical needs. Companies that are well-placed to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that demonstrate expertise in delivering impartial investigations within the healthcare sector. Firms with a strong background in compliance with regulatory frameworks in health and social care will find this an advantageous situation to expand their client base and engage with a major public sector buyer.

## Notice

The NHS is required under the NHS Serious Incident Framework/Patient Safety Framework (and/or any iterations) and the Department of Health Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights and the investigation of serious incidents to commission an independent investigation. The NHS has created a Framework for Independent Investigation Services that meets the technical and geographic requirements for the NHS. This framework agreement provides a flexible and responsive framework to enable the NHS to comply with the NHS Serious Incident Framework. The framework Agreement is split into five lots: Lot 1 - Independent Expert Investigations Lot 2 - Partnership Investigations Lot 3 - Local Care System Investigations Lot 4 - Health & Social Care & Partners Investigations Lot 5 - Systematic Independent Investigations Bidders will continue to have the opportunity to apply to join the Framework Agreement on an annual basis. It is anticipated that applications will be accepted on the following dates: May 2020 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2020 May 2021 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2021 May 2022 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2022 May 2023 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2023 May 2024 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2024 (dependent on extension of Framework Agreement) May 2025 - For commencement of contract on 01 November 2025 (dependent on extension of Framework Agreement) The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Services has been run as a bespoke, Open Process Procedure, involving the completion of a Qualification Questionnaire to qualify for acceptance onto the Framework Agreement. Successful bidders will be asked to participate in Mini Competitions for contracts for lots in which they have been successful or may be subject to the direct award of a contract. Attain has conducted this procurement exercise as agent for and on behalf of the Contracting Authority (the NHS) and in partnership with East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub (EoECPH). The contract will be for an initial 48 months (indicative contract value for 48 months is PS10,000,000 GBP), with the option to extend for a further 24 months (indicative contract value for 60 months is PS15,000,000 GBP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79058196-bf14-4196-bea4-c0ace763adfd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ANNE RICHARDSON CONSULTING; CONSEQUENCE; DUNCAN AND JOHNSTONE CONSULTANCY; FACERE MELIUS; INVESTIGATIONS BY DESIGN; IODEM; LIZ COOPER BORTHWICK (LCB) CONSULTANCY; NHS NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT; NICHE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CONSULTING; PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACHES; SANCUS SOLUTIONS; VERITA CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 17:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79058196-bf14-4196-bea4-c0ace763adfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79058196-bf14-4196-bea4-c0ace763adfd
  1st November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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