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title: "Independent Investigations"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26ae6da6-1a3e-4092-a723-a9ee17a402a3"
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# Independent Investigations

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB ON BEHALF OF NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26ae6da6-1a3e-4092-a723-a9ee17a402a3

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## Summary

The East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub on behalf of NHS England is conducting a tender for Independent Investigation Services Framework within the Health services industry. The framework comprises five lots covering various investigation types, with contracting opportunities through Mini-Competition or Direct Award. The contract value is GBP 15,000,000 and involves a tender period ending on 18th October 2022, with contract execution planned from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2026.

This procurement process offers business growth opportunities for companies providing independent investigation services in the Health sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for participation. Interested businesses can apply for the Framework Agreement annually, providing a chance for existing suppliers to expand their involvement. The procurement stage is currently active, with a focus on service provision through a competitive process or direct selection.

## Notice

Independent Investigation Services Framework for the NHS with scope to cover various service types which have been divided into five lots - Individual Expert Investigations, Partnership Investigations, Local Care System Investigations, Health & Social Care & Partners Investigations and Systematic Independent Investigations. Contract award beneath the framework will be placed via Mini-Competition or Direct Award. The services being procured under the Framework are for Health services and are subject to the requirements of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) Chapter 3, Particular Procurement Regimes, Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services. Bidders will also have the opportunity to apply to join the Framework Agreement on an annual basis. Bidders who are already on the Framework Agreement have the opportunity to apply for further lots if they so wish on an annual basis. Bidders who are unsuccessful are not precluded from re-applying during subsequent rounds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9aa6155-1b7b-41c1-8d77-69b4f62d5571 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB ON BEHALF OF NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB21 5XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2022 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9aa6155-1b7b-41c1-8d77-69b4f62d5571

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9aa6155-1b7b-41c1-8d77-69b4f62d5571
  20th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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