--- title: "CCCC18A57 - Provision of Assurance Inspections for Health Workforce Suppliers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64114720-a886-4f79-8537-da7e0f0431b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64114720-a886-4f79-8537-da7e0f0431b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64114720-a886-4f79-8537-da7e0f0431b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64114720-a886-4f79-8537-da7e0f0431b3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-06-14" --- # CCCC18A57 - Provision of Assurance Inspections for Health Workforce Suppliers Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64114720-a886-4f79-8537-da7e0f0431b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64114720-a886-4f79-8537-da7e0f0431b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64114720-a886-4f79-8537-da7e0f0431b3.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently seeking bids for the tender "CCCC18A57 - Provision of Assurance Inspections for Health Workforce Suppliers". This opportunity falls under the procurement consultancy services category and is set to take place in the United Kingdom. The tendering process is fully open, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest and tender responses by 28th June 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 9th July 2018 and run until 31st January 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that are adept at providing assurance inspections and have the capacity to navigate the public sector's procurement requirements would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tendering process can not only enhance their portfolio but also establish long-term relationships with a key governmental authority, helping to drive further business growth. ## Notice Further details can be found within the full documentation attached to this notice. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk The dead line for expressing an interest & submitting your tender response for this event is 28th June 2018 Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa166b2a-2b3f-45bc-82e5-678ebaa21173 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jul 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Jun 2018 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa166b2a-2b3f-45bc-82e5-678ebaa21173 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa166b2a-2b3f-45bc-82e5-678ebaa21173 14th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ec35447-c246-4014-9586-dfe701999493 Appendix A - Terms of reference - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32d3424b-169c-4c51-b9ce-02fa1f4c7158 Appendix b - Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7729834d-effb-411b-bb57-b0ad584f3943 Appendix C - Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65905f90-0da8-4edc-a76e-91ddc83d58e1 Appendix D - response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/caebbabb-e41b-4e4d-bfc7-d17fe27912bd Appendix E - Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35072ed3-344e-4812-af42-cc4499375826 Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba60e2b4-7b59-4f89-913e-d6f784c8225e Contracts Finder Advert ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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