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title: "Midlands and Lancashire CSU Accreditation Scheme - Window 8"
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# Midlands and Lancashire CSU Accreditation Scheme - Window 8

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63bcf4b5-c73d-4f50-aa78-dad5956a66f2

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## Summary

The Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU), hosted by NHS England, has released a tender titled "Midlands and Lancashire CSU Accreditation Scheme - Window 8" within the business and management consultancy services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 31st August 2023 and the contract period starting from 4th September 2023 to 31st March 2024. Suppliers interested in becoming accredited subcontractors must demonstrate their capability within system requirements and innovation, while following public sector values and practices.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs), to compete for business growth with MLCSU. Businesses willing to provide value-added services, innovative solutions, and commit to public sector values are well-suited to participate. Interested suppliers should note that achieving accreditation does not guarantee a specific volume or spend by NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. Suppliers should express their interest and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal to be considered for this opportunity.

## Notice

MLCSU is looking for suppliers to act as subcontractors who will contribute and enhance our products and service portfolios. 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 system requirements; * provide both innovative and effective solutions that further develops service and patient outcomes throughout ICSs and ICBs and seek for continual improvement. * positively support MLCSU with their bidding process for future call-off contracts issued under relevant frameworks. * 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 our agreement. * 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. If a supplier is selected to carry out services on behalf of MLCSU, a contract will need to be signed (NHS Standard Contract for Services). The maximum contract value will be below the current Public Contracts Regulations 2015 threshold of PS115,633 exc VAT for the life of the contract. 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: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822bde52-c909-44c3-8b8a-76f57d272bd7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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 (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 4LX |
| 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

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2023 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822bde52-c909-44c3-8b8a-76f57d272bd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822bde52-c909-44c3-8b8a-76f57d272bd7
  31st July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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