--- title: "MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme - Window 3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b85fc9eb-af97-4053-b6e8-9a8f625fc07a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b85fc9eb-af97-4053-b6e8-9a8f625fc07a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b85fc9eb-af97-4053-b6e8-9a8f625fc07a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b85fc9eb-af97-4053-b6e8-9a8f625fc07a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-01-08" --- # MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme - Window 3 Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b85fc9eb-af97-4053-b6e8-9a8f625fc07a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b85fc9eb-af97-4053-b6e8-9a8f625fc07a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b85fc9eb-af97-4053-b6e8-9a8f625fc07a.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is currently in the Tender stage of the MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme - Window 3. This procurement opportunity is categorised under general management consultancy services and is relevant to businesses operating within the health sector. Interested suppliers must submit their applications by 17:00 on 15th February 2019, for accreditation that may begin from 17th February 2019, lasting until 28th April 2022. The procurement method is classified as Other - Supplier Support Services Accreditation Scheme, and the geographical coverage includes the United Kingdom and several territories including Europe. This accreditation process represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with MLCSU as preferred subcontractors. Businesses that can demonstrate innovation, effective solutions, and commitment to improving service and patient outcomes would be well-suited to compete. Successful accreditation would enable these firms to enhance their connection with the NHS, potentially leading to future service delivery contracts under the Health Systems Support Framework. ## Notice Please note: this is not a tender process. The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) has secured a place on all lots of the Health Systems Support Framework (HSSF) (previously known as the ACS & STP Development Partner Framework), having scored highly for all ten lots within the framework. The expected duration of the HSSF is 4 years. Following this success, MLCSU is continuing to look for a diverse and innovative set of preferred subcontractors to supplement its resources in partnership to fulfil the needs of the HSSF. STPs and ICSs are able to buy some, or all, of their support from one or more suppliers on the HSSF. If STPs and ICSs wish to procure services from the HSSF (i.e., to "call-off"), they can only do this where the services are included in the scope of the HSSF and they award call-off contracts based on evaluation criteria set out in the framework. NHSE has ensured that the HSSF covers a full range of support services that STPs and ICSs may wish to buy, and test criteria which STPs and ICSs would want to test. MLSCU is looking for suppliers to act as subcontractors who will contribute and enhance MLCSU's products and service portfolios to fulfil the needs of the HSSF. 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 the DPF; * provide both innovative and effective solutions that further develops service and patient outcomes throughout STPs and ACS and seek for continual improvement. * positively support MLCSU with their bidding process for future call-off contracts issued under DPF. * 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 the DPF. * 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. 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: Should you wish to express your interest in becoming a preferred subcontractor of MLCSU under this initiative, then please register on the MLCSU Bravo Solutions portal, https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml, and access MLCSU Support Services Accreditation Scheme 'Window 3' (Project Ref: 654 /open-access PQQ Ref: 470). You will need to complete the questionnaire in line with the described methodology and full details of the support services under this framework. This accreditation process will open on 8th January 2019, with submissions to be returned no later than 17:00 hours on Friday, 15th February 2018. Where a provider fails an element of the accreditation scheme they will be offered relevant feedback and may be able to resubmit their application at a future time. Accreditations will be reviewed within 28 days of being received by MLCSU through the Bravo Solutions ePortal - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65f6ef4d-dee0-4e08-83de-311660034b4d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Supplier Support Services Accreditation Scheme | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Feb 2019 - 28 Apr 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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | 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 - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2019 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65f6ef4d-dee0-4e08-83de-311660034b4d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65f6ef4d-dee0-4e08-83de-311660034b4d 8th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.midlandsandlancashirecsu.nhs.uk - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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