--- title: "Provision of Acute Tariff and Contract Expert Retainer, Training and Cost Benchmarking Service for AGCSU" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ddf39d2-1e1c-4013-8bce-553a2bfda6c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ddf39d2-1e1c-4013-8bce-553a2bfda6c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ddf39d2-1e1c-4013-8bce-553a2bfda6c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ddf39d2-1e1c-4013-8bce-553a2bfda6c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-11-24" --- # Provision of Acute Tariff and Contract Expert Retainer, Training and Cost Benchmarking Service for AGCSU Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ddf39d2-1e1c-4013-8bce-553a2bfda6c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ddf39d2-1e1c-4013-8bce-553a2bfda6c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ddf39d2-1e1c-4013-8bce-553a2bfda6c8.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking proposals for the "Provision of Acute Tariff and Contract Expert Retainer, Training and Cost Benchmarking Service." This tender, classified under health services, is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 15 December 2020. The chosen contract is expected to commence on 1 January 2021 and run until 31 December 2022. This open procurement process aims to address the complexities of NHS acute contract and payment rules, especially in light of the changes prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations specialising in health consultancy, training services, and benchmarking activities, particularly those experienced in navigating NHS contracting frameworks. Entities capable of providing expert advice and developing training materials aligned with the National Tariff Payment System would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this opportunity could enhance business growth by establishing long-term relationships within the NHS and its commissioning bodies. ## Notice NHS Arden and GEM CSU have a requirement for an Acute Tariff and Contract Expert Retainer, Training and Cost Benchmarking Service. The NHS acute contract and payment rules are a highly specialised, complex and ever evolving area. It is a service area which the CSU provides to CCGs and NHS England Commissioning Hubs via various service lines, most significantly through the Business Intelligence Service. 2020 has seen significant and immediate change brought about by the covid19 pandemic and its impact on acute services, commissioning and contracting will be long lasting. AGEM would like to commission an on-demand expert advice and guidance service, where complex technical queries about the NHS contracting and payment rules from anyone in the CSU can be emailed or telephoned to a dedicated mailbox or number, with comprehensive answers returned promptly and linked to the official documentation. In addition, AGEM requires an online training portal for all CSU staff to develop their knowledge of the National Tariff Payment System, which includes a National Tariff course and qualification, accredited by the NHS Financial Services Development Network. This should be updated each year in line with the release of new national guidance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820bfffc-cb9d-4711-94ea-300eec4f000b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 24 Nov 2020 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820bfffc-cb9d-4711-94ea-300eec4f000b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820bfffc-cb9d-4711-94ea-300eec4f000b 24th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35548&B=AGCSU Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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