--- title: "NEP Partner Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-babe44a1-cf9a-4e0d-9121-285eb5bd74de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-babe44a1-cf9a-4e0d-9121-285eb5bd74de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-babe44a1-cf9a-4e0d-9121-285eb5bd74de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-babe44a1-cf9a-4e0d-9121-285eb5bd74de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-08-16" --- # NEP Partner Framework Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-babe44a1-cf9a-4e0d-9121-285eb5bd74de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-babe44a1-cf9a-4e0d-9121-285eb5bd74de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-babe44a1-cf9a-4e0d-9121-285eb5bd74de.json) ## Summary The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking the NEP Partner Framework procurement process, aimed at enhancing the NHS's finance and procurement infrastructure. This process is classified under IT services and includes several lots such as Consultancy and Business Development Services, Training, and Project Management, among others. The tender was published on 16th August 2021, and the deadline for submissions is set for 16th September 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st November 2021 and will run until 31st October 2025, with a total budget of £2,000,000. This procurement presents significant opportunities for providers of consultancy, training, technical support, and management services to engage with the NHS. Businesses that excel in technology-driven solutions and collaborative service delivery will find a competitive edge in this tender. Given the NHS's focus on innovation and cost-effective solutions, firms that can demonstrate experience in public sector frameworks and understand the complexities of delivering services within this environment will be particularly well-suited to compete. ## Notice NEP is a not-for-profit NHS Consortium that provides a centrally serviced, all-encompassing shared Finance and Procurement Cloud ERP system, that fully supports an ever-changing NHS National Agenda as well as incorporating Shared Service opportunities, NHS Procurement Strategy and Future Focus Finance Initiatives. NEP is the largest Consortium within the English NHS, hosted by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and our Finance and Procurement Cloud solutions and services have been designed specifically for the NHS by the NHS. NEP has a reputation for professionally delivering a Shared Financial and Procurement Solution to the NHS, currently utilising Oracle Cloud ERP, at a cost-effective price, with key stakeholders playing a part in its development and future road map. NEP continues to be a success in the NHS bringing to the forefront of having the NHS delivering a 21st Century Solution with NHS Staff since it evolved in 2002. NEP have built up a considerable relationship with all Partners and software suppliers who support and understand the importance of its ethos of using technology and allowing those savings to be released directly back into front line care. It should be understood that NEP is governed under specific Consortium governance, that understands, supports and advocates the importance of collaboration and the advantages that can be derived through economies of scale, made by utilising the use of Partners in supporting the Consortium in standardisation across the NEP Consortium Organisations. There are the following lots will be included: - Lot 1 - Consultancy and Business Development Services Lot 2 - Training and People Development Services Lot 3 - Technical Implementation and Operational Supports Lot 4 - Project and Programme Management Lot 5 - Business Process, Solution Optimisation and Additional Services Lot 6 - Reporting Development Lot 7 - Specialist Professional services (including Audit and Quality Assurance) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc39bb67-b362-4d72-b83a-009ee2ea977d | | 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 | 16 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE27 0QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Tynemouth | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2021 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc39bb67-b362-4d72-b83a-009ee2ea977d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc39bb67-b362-4d72-b83a-009ee2ea977d 16th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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