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title: "Clinical Reviewers Framework"
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# Clinical Reviewers Framework

Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b4a5509-8b99-42c6-99b5-81bffd9eda3f

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Clinical Reviewers Framework," is being conducted by the N E L Commissioning Support Unit located in London, England. This tender aims to establish a framework for independent clinical review providers to conduct reviews following deaths in custody within London's secure estate. The procurement stage of this opportunity is currently in the planning phase, with key dates including an engagement end date of 4 September 2020 and a completion deadline for bids that closed on 28 October 2020. This framework is classified under the health services category and is being facilitated via an open procedure that complies with the relevant NHS regulations.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in clinical reviews and related services. Companies with expertise in delivering independent clinical assessments, especially in high-security settings such as prisons or detention centres, would be well-suited to participate in this framework. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises are encouraged to engage, potentially leading to contracts worth an estimated maximum total of £680,000 over a four-year period, depending on the number of reviews required.

## Notice

NHS England (hereafter referred to as "The Authority") invites completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) submissions from all suitable providers capable of delivering clinical reviews when a death in custody within London's secure estate occurs. From 1 April 2019, NHS England and NHS Improvement are working together as a new single organisation to better support the NHS to deliver improved care for patients. Further information regarding the role and purpose of NHS England and NHS Improvement is available from this url: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/about-nhs-england/ The purpose of this procurement is to establish a framework of independent clinical review providers that The Authority can draw down on when a death in custody requires a clinical review to be conducted - one part of a wider Prisons and Probation Ombudsman investigation and a delegated duty from the Secretary of State. The framework is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - bidders can bid to be the lead provider of a clinical review, outlining the details of lead clinical reviewers who can conduct all three levels of clinical review. Bidders also have the option of listing team reviewers from their organisation who can support their lead reviewers with subject matter expertise. Lot 2 - bidders can bid to join a pool of team reviewers capable of supporting lead reviewers with subject matter expertise. Team reviewers will be appointed when a lead provider does not have access to the required subject matter expertise to complete a review. A maximum of five providers will be commissioned for Lot 1, with no limit to the number of providers for Lot 2. Further details of the lotting structure and award process can be found within the ITT guidance document and further details of the service to be delivered within the Service Specification. Providers will be listed on the framework for a period of four years. The total estimated contract value stated for this framework for independent clinical reviewers into Deaths in Custody or Detention is a projected total annual contract value of between PS80,000 and PS170,000. Please note, annual usage of this framework agreement will vary depending on the number of deaths in each year. This would be the total amount paid in a year to all Clinical Reviewers who undertake work under the Framework and not the total sum that may be expected by a single provider of Clinical Reviews. It is expected that the total maximum value for the framework agreement will be no more than PS650,000. Additional information: The Procurement process will be facilitated entirely online via The Authority's e-procurement portal (ProContract). Interested Applicants wishing to participate in the procurement must register and express an interest by 12:00 Noon - Tuesday 27 October 2020. Failure to complete this important step will mean that you will not be able to submit a bid for this procurement. Bidders are required to complete the online questionnaires and submit their tender bid hosted on the portal prior to the deadline for submission of 12:00 Noon - Wednesday 28 October 2020. All clarification requests and correspondence pertaining to this ITT opportunity must be directed through the portal. A timetable for the procurement, guidance regarding: process, and supplementary information relating to each contract opportunity is also available from the portal. The Procurement process is being managed by NEL Commissioning Support Unit, (NEL) on behalf of the Authority, in connection with a competitive procurement exercise that is being conducted in accordance of The National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. The contract value of this procurement is under the threshold for 'Light Touch Regime services' (Health, Social and related services listed under Schedule 3 of Public Contracts Regulations 2015). This procurement seeks to establish a multi supplier framework agreement. Bidders are also to note that information relating to this procurement is provided in good faith, and may be subject to amendment by The Authority. The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to award the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93c0db75-43ab-4cf2-841c-50d3e1f547e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| 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 | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 7NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | HASDOC; JULIE ANNE HUGHES; LW HEALTH CONSULTANCY; MIND WORKS; MJS HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT; NINA MURPHY ASSOCIATES; PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2021 at 15:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93c0db75-43ab-4cf2-841c-50d3e1f547e1
- 10 Mar 2021 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93c0db75-43ab-4cf2-841c-50d3e1f547e1
- 5 Oct 2020 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7511bd1-c83c-47df-99a0-8798fa71b4e6
- 19 Aug 2020 at 10:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ee0421-6f85-49c4-871f-664913dca23c
- 12 Aug 2020 at 17:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ee0421-6f85-49c4-871f-664913dca23c
- 12 Aug 2020 at 17:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ee0421-6f85-49c4-871f-664913dca23c
- 12 Aug 2020 at 16:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ee0421-6f85-49c4-871f-664913dca23c
- 12 Aug 2020 at 16:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ee0421-6f85-49c4-871f-664913dca23c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93c0db75-43ab-4cf2-841c-50d3e1f547e1
  15th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7511bd1-c83c-47df-99a0-8798fa71b4e6
  5th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ee0421-6f85-49c4-871f-664913dca23c
  19th August 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gJt6L2Uu1k6YUS9yfv-zoazlUyQMsAJOhCTlgbvrqIJUOFc5T1NPVFo4WVpLMTRKWkpEVURMR09YTS4u
  REGISTRATION LINK FOR MARKET EVENT - If you wish to attend either event, please use the link to register no later than 1700 on Friday 04 September 2020. We will email you a link to your online event ahead of time. You can also use the link to sign up for updates if you are unable to attend the events.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf
  Prior Information Notice Link - If you would like to review additional information related to this procurement.
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=27bf3a7d-1307-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Please follow this link to express interest and to view the procurement documentation

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/about-nhs-england/

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