--- title: "F081 National Framework Agreement for Managed Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d539aa1-0111-4892-9b9d-017a87b11e65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d539aa1-0111-4892-9b9d-017a87b11e65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d539aa1-0111-4892-9b9d-017a87b11e65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d539aa1-0111-4892-9b9d-017a87b11e65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2023-07-14" --- # F081 National Framework Agreement for Managed Services Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d539aa1-0111-4892-9b9d-017a87b11e65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d539aa1-0111-4892-9b9d-017a87b11e65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d539aa1-0111-4892-9b9d-017a87b11e65.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a national framework agreement for Managed Services, with a tender period ending on August 15, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 1, 2023, and run until September 30, 2027. This procurement falls under the business services category and is open to various delivery addresses globally and in the UK. The Trust is the buying organization, located in Chester, England, and the procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. This tender by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for competing in this tender. Businesses interested in offering Managed Services on a national level should consider expressing interest and bidding through the eSourcing portal provided in the tender description. The framework agreement offers potential for business growth and expansion in the healthcare services sector within the UK and beyond. ## Notice The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service seeks to introduce a new commercial Framework Agreement for Managed Services. The framework agreement will be for a period of 2 years with annual options to extend up to a maximum of four years. Additional information: Supplier instructions how to express interest and bid: 1) Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities; 2) Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); 3) Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', enter your organisation and user details; note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure); 4) Login to the portal with the username/password; 5) Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 6) Select the title of the ITT; 7) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box; 8) Review the ITT documents; 9) Responding to the ITT. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd3b7a5-f7c8-4f0a-95cd-c238f4108466 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 14 Jul 2023 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd3b7a5-f7c8-4f0a-95cd-c238f4108466 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd3b7a5-f7c8-4f0a-95cd-c238f4108466 14th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/ Supplier instructions how to express interest and bid ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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