--- title: "Clinical Reviewers Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51f71166-698a-492f-80d8-e142d99669c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51f71166-698a-492f-80d8-e142d99669c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51f71166-698a-492f-80d8-e142d99669c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51f71166-698a-492f-80d8-e142d99669c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-08-19" --- # Clinical Reviewers Framework Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51f71166-698a-492f-80d8-e142d99669c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51f71166-698a-492f-80d8-e142d99669c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51f71166-698a-492f-80d8-e142d99669c0.json) ## Summary The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process for the "Clinical Reviewers Framework" aimed at securing a framework of Independent Clinical Reviewers for deaths in custody and detention within London. This project falls under the health services category and is currently in the Planning stage. Key dates include an engagement end date of 8 September 2020 and an anticipated start date for the framework in February 2021. The procurement process is formalised through the issue of a Prior Information Notice (PIN), which signals the authority's intention to engage with potential bidders but does not commit to a procurement at this stage. This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare professionals and organisations with expertise in clinical review and oversight, particularly those familiar with health services related to justice and custody environments. Businesses that include clinicians such as General Practitioners (GPs) and nurses will find this tender particularly relevant. The engagement events planned for September 2020 will further clarify the procurement process, contractual terms, and provide essential insights for prospective bidders looking to compete in this specialised area of public health and safety. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) notifies the market of the intention of NHS England and NHS Improvement (London Region) - hereafter referred to as "the Authority" - to undertake a procurement to secure a framework of Independent Clinical Reviewers into Deaths in Custody and Detention. A specialist team within the Authority's Specialised Commissioning division commission Health & Justice services within London. The team are responsible for appointing Clinical Reviewers to Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigations when deaths within the secure London estate occur - the secure estate includes seven adult prisons in London, one young offenders' institution, and the two Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRC). Clinical Reviewers conduct independent Clinical Reviews as part of wider investigations led by the PPO into deaths that occur within the secure estate in London, and in rare cases deaths of patients recently released from custody or detention. The role of a Clinical Reviewer is to examine the clinical care pertinent to the death, provided to the deceased, whilst in custody, and to determine whether the care was equivalent, in accordance with national guidance, standards and local policy, to the care that one could expect to receive in the community. In 2019/20, there were 24 deaths in custody within London and in 2018/19 there were 20. The new Clinical Reviewers Framework, resulting from this procurement, is expected to commence in February 2021 (subject to change) with Reviewers commissioned on an ad hoc basis to conduct three levels of review: - Level one - a desk-based review of records and the production of a written report - Level two - a desk-based review of records, interviews with healthcare staff and the production of a written report - And level three - a panel review with a lead Reviewer and multi-disciplinary input, including a desk-based review of records, interviews with healthcare staff and a written report. From time to time, Clinical Reviewers may also be commissioned to conduct thematic analyses of previous Clinical Reviews. The new framework will comprise of clinicians, such as GPs and nurses, capable of conducting robust and challenging independent Clinical Reviews. The Authority welcomes engagement from all prospective Bidders and stakeholders, including individual clinicians. The Authority plans to hold online interactive engagement events in September 2020, to provide further information about the procurement, including: - an overview of the proposed services to be provided - details of the anticipated contract type, length, and conditions - an overview of the procurement process and the anticipated timeline. The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of a possible procurement. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. Additional information: The dates and registration details of the engagement events can be accessed on this link - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ee0421-6f85-49c4-871f-664913dca23c NEL CSU is conducting this procurement exercise for and on behalf of the Authority. Any future procurement activity in relation to the services that are the subject of this PIN may be the subject of a separate notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Aug 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 19 Aug 2020 at 09:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf - 12 Aug 2020 at 17:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf - 12 Aug 2020 at 16:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf - 12 Aug 2020 at 16:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf - 28 Jul 2020 at 13:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf - 28 Jul 2020 at 10:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf - 17 Jul 2020 at 09:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf - 15 Jul 2020 at 15:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3ec3de-ef4e-47fa-b011-b1beb6d497bf 19th August 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gJt6L2Uu1k6YUS9yfv-zoazlUyQMsAJOhCTlgbvrqIJUMjNIMzZVUjBNSVI3QVFHMU5ORU42MDBPUy4u Prospective Bidders who wish to receive updates about this project via email can click on this link to complete a short online form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ee0421-6f85-49c4-871f-664913dca23c PRJ914 - MARKET ENGAGEMENT ADVERT (Please use this link to see details on how to register for the Market Engagement events) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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