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title: "London Neonatal Operational Delivery Network"
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# London Neonatal Operational Delivery Network

Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2c92e9c-195e-49f9-b08c-e6be7c6f5ddf

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## Summary

NHS England (London Region) is seeking Expressions of Interest and completed Invitation to Tender submissions from London Level 3 Neonatal units to host the London Neonatal Organisational Delivery Network, with the procurement process initiated on 30 April 2019. This open procedure, which falls under the Light Touch Regime for health services, involves a contract valued at £903,000, intended for a duration of two years with a potential extension to three years. Interested bidders must submit their applications by 12:00 Noon on 8 March 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 14 May 2019.

This opportunity is ideal for health service providers and organisations experienced in managing neonatal units, particularly those with robust clinical care capabilities and management expertise aligned with NHS standards. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this competitive procurement process, which offers a significant avenue for business growth by enhancing service delivery and improving health outcomes in the neonatal care sector.

## Notice

NHS England (London Region) (hereafter referred to as "The Authority") invites Expressions of Interest (EoIs) and completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) submissions from London Level 3 Neonatal units to Host the London Neonatal Organisational Delivery Network (ODN) from May 2019. The purpose of this procurement is to find a successful bidder who will be responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of the ODN working collaboratively with NHS England, and to ensure effective clinical pathways of care between providers across the British Association of Perinatal Medicine 2011 categories as detailed in the service specification. The responsibility of the Host is to provide the support to enable: (a) The ODN manager and team to work effectively. (b) The ODN staff and member-based Board to deliver its functions. Governance will include the appointment of clinical leadership in collaboration with the Commissioners. (c) To translate best practice into improved outcomes and supporting others to do likewise. (d) To provide the full range of human resource and payroll services to all employed staff. Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of two (2) years, with an optional extension for a further one (1) year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this contract, if the extension option is taken up it will be three (3) years. Following this procurement process, the Contracting Authority intends to award one contract. Further information on the service description and responsibilities is provided in the Guidance documentations made available online to interested parties on the e-tendering portal. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9b64ec6d-4929-e911-80f2-005056b64545 Additional information: The Procurement process will be facilitated entirely online via The Authority's e-procurement portal (ProContract). https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9b64ec6d-4929-e911-80f2-005056b64545 Interested Bidders are required to complete the online questionnaires hosted on the portal prior to the deadline for submission of 12:00 Noon - Friday 08th March 2019. All clarification requests and correspondence pertaining to this ITT opportunity must be directed through the portal. A timetable for the procurement, guidance re: process, and supplementary information relating to each contract opportunity is also available from the portal. This Tender process is being managed by NEL Commissioning Support Unit (NEL) on behalf of The Authority regarding a competitive procurement exercise that is being conducted in accordance with a process based on the Open Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations" (as amended)). The services to which this Procurement relates fall within the "Light Touch Regime" (LTR) governing procurement of Health, Social, Education and Other service contracts. Neither the reference to "Open Procedure", "ITT", "SQ", the use of the term "Tender process", nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound to any of the Regulations, save those applicable to LTR provisions. Bidders are also to note that information relating to this procurement is provided in good faith, and may be subject to amendment by The Authority. The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to award the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50cde2f-8925-4fca-b118-5a655315667f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2019 - 13 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £903,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £903,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2019 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50cde2f-8925-4fca-b118-5a655315667f
- 19 Feb 2019 at 15:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4682ae-d88f-4cb8-82bc-3b4fd017767b
- 11 Feb 2019 at 10:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4682ae-d88f-4cb8-82bc-3b4fd017767b
- 5 Feb 2019 at 18:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4682ae-d88f-4cb8-82bc-3b4fd017767b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50cde2f-8925-4fca-b118-5a655315667f
  30th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4682ae-d88f-4cb8-82bc-3b4fd017767b
  19th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c1f12c8-8e68-4aee-aa59-d085f60d56ae
  ProContract_Help Page
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1df55c3-1087-4204-99d3-84543301a431
  ProContract_Supplier Registration Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5a91e6f-3bee-4b5a-b511-f9c72daa963d
  ProContract_Help Page

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9b64ec6d-4929-e911-80f2-005056b64545

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