--- title: "NHS MLCSU Support Service Accreditation Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d299f08-d182-47cd-a291-e12c96abbafe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d299f08-d182-47cd-a291-e12c96abbafe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d299f08-d182-47cd-a291-e12c96abbafe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d299f08-d182-47cd-a291-e12c96abbafe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-11-04" --- # NHS MLCSU Support Service Accreditation Scheme Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d299f08-d182-47cd-a291-e12c96abbafe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d299f08-d182-47cd-a291-e12c96abbafe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d299f08-d182-47cd-a291-e12c96abbafe.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is seeking to establish partnerships through the NHS MLCSU Support Service Accreditation Scheme. This initiative, which is part of the Health Systems Support Framework (HSSF), aims to identify preferred subcontractors to complement MLCSU's service offerings. The accreditation process opens on 4th November 2019, and submissions must be received by 17:00 on 2nd December 2019. Successful providers will support services crucial to Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) across the UK. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 10th January 2020, lasting until 30th September 2022, and the procurement method employed is a supplier accreditation scheme detailing management consultancy services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to expand within the public sector, particularly those offering general management consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as MLCSU is looking for a diverse range of suppliers who can provide innovative solutions and tangible improvements in service delivery and patient outcomes. Businesses should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, a commitment to public sector values, and the ability to swiftly mobilise their services, all of which are essential to succeed in this competitive environment. ## Notice Please note: this is not a tender process; The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) has secured a place on all lots of the Health Systems Support Framework (HSSF) (previously known as the ACS & STP Development Partner Framework), having scored highly for all ten lots within the framework. The expected duration of the HSSF is 4 years. Following this success, MLCSU is continuing to look for a diverse and innovative set of preferred subcontractors to supplement its resources in partnership to fulfil the needs of the HSSF. STPs and ICSs are able to buy some, or all, of their support from one or more suppliers on the HSSF. If STPs and ICSs wish to procure services from the HSSF (i.e., to "call-off"), they can only do this where the services are included in the scope of the HSSF and they award call-off contracts based on evaluation criteria set out in the framework. NHSE has ensured that the HSSF covers a full range of support services that STPs and ICSs may wish to buy, and test criteria which STPs and ICSs would want to test. MLSCU is looking for suppliers to act as subcontractors who will contribute and enhance MLCSU's products and service portfolios to fulfil the needs of the HSSF. In order to become an accredited MLCSU preferred subcontractor, suppliers will need to clearly demonstrate their willingness and capability to: * provide value-added services in connection with the DPF; * provide both innovative and effective solutions that further develops service and patient outcomes throughout STPs and ACS and seek for continual improvement. * positively support MLCSU with their bidding process for future call-off contracts issued under DPF. * quickly mobilise their products and services in collaboration with the MLCSU in response to any new call off opportunities. * be fully committed, transparent and consistent in their approach to providing effective solutions and resourcing and pricing of their products and services for the duration of the DPF. * enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MLCSU. * provide clear evidence of their financial standing that meets MLCSU minimum requirements. * willingness to adopt public sector codes of practice and values e.g. social responsibility, and governance. * commence within 60 days of receipt of application. Interested suppliers should note that achieving accreditation does not constitute a guarantee of any volume or spend by NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. Furthermore, the above Contract Start date is subject to change; the commencement of any contract between MLCSU and an accredited sub-contractor will depend upon the specific requirements of the MLCSU. Additional information: Should you wish to express your interest in becoming a preferred subcontractor of MLCSU under this initiative, then please register on the MLCSU Bravo Solutions portal, https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml, and access MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme 'Window 5' (Project Ref: 654 /open-access PQQ Ref: 478). You will need to complete the questionnaire in line with the described methodology and full details of the support services under this framework. This accreditation process will open on 4th November 2019, with submissions to be returned no later than 17:00 hours on Monday, 2nd December 2019. Where a provider fails an element of the accreditation scheme they will be offered relevant feedback and may be able to resubmit their application at a future time. Accreditations will be reviewed within 28 days of being received by MLCSU through the Bravo Solutions ePortal - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8b2e56-4aa6-4a13-a97e-17a6c5be9bb4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Supplier Accreditation Scheme | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jan 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 4LN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2019 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8b2e56-4aa6-4a13-a97e-17a6c5be9bb4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8b2e56-4aa6-4a13-a97e-17a6c5be9bb4 4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.midlandsandlancashirecsu.nhs.uk - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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