--- title: "Provision of support and expertise for Primary Care Incentivisation - Specialist Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33ba78f2-6190-47bd-a06d-a5950f9f41af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33ba78f2-6190-47bd-a06d-a5950f9f41af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33ba78f2-6190-47bd-a06d-a5950f9f41af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33ba78f2-6190-47bd-a06d-a5950f9f41af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2024-09-16" --- # Provision of support and expertise for Primary Care Incentivisation - Specialist Support Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33ba78f2-6190-47bd-a06d-a5950f9f41af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33ba78f2-6190-47bd-a06d-a5950f9f41af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33ba78f2-6190-47bd-a06d-a5950f9f41af.json) ## Summary NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract to Clarity Consulting Associates Ltd for providing specialist support and expertise in primary care policy and change, particularly focusing on primary care incentivisation. The contract, set within the industry category of Business analysis consultancy services, involves support for primary care funding complexities such as the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Investment and Impact Fund. This procurement process was conducted via a selective method and is a call-off from the SCW Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System 2.0, Lot 4: System Transformation. The contract, valued at up to £333,333 excluding VAT, commences on 28th March 2024 and concludes on 27th March 2026 with potential for a 12-month extension. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 11th March 2024 and the publication of the awarded contract on 26th April 2024. The project will be primarily based in England, United Kingdom. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and third-sector organisations specialising in consultancy and management services. Winning this tender allows businesses to engage in a strategic initiative directly influenced by NHS England, offering the potential to solidify their presence in the healthcare consultancy market. Companies specialising in business analysis and management consultancy, particularly those with experience in revenue cycle management and healthcare policy, will find this tender especially advantageous to leverage their expertise and expand their portfolio by supporting the crucial primary care incentivisation programme within the NHS. ## Notice NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a call-off contract for the provision of specialist support and expertise for primary care policy and change in relation to primary care incentivisation. The funding of primary care is dependent upon a complex mix of income streams, in General Practice which include discretionary payments such as those associated with the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and the Investment and Impact Fund (IIF). To support and inform the work being led by NHS England and the ongoing contract negotiations, SCW is looking to secure access to specialist primary care policy and change expertise. The specialist resource available through the contract would be alongside our existing workforce and enable us to respond to delivery requirements within the Primary Care Incentivisation Programme. The call off contract is for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months. The total call off contract value will not exceed PS333,333.00 excluding VAT. This requirement has been procured via a further competition utilising the SCW Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System 2.0, reference C119826 - Lot 4: System Transformation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95bb65d-0572-47b5-a3fe-64f99ce08118 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2024 - 27 Mar 2026 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | EASTLEIGH | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO50 5PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central | | Westminster constituency | Eastleigh | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CLARITY CONSULTING ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2024 at 10:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95bb65d-0572-47b5-a3fe-64f99ce08118 - 26 Apr 2024 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95bb65d-0572-47b5-a3fe-64f99ce08118 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95bb65d-0572-47b5-a3fe-64f99ce08118 16th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c385a5c-9b8a-49ec-952c-0afb8a17717d ## Notice URLs - https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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