--- title: "Clinical Reviewers Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c54bf68b-5811-48a3-b3ee-4306615537aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c54bf68b-5811-48a3-b3ee-4306615537aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c54bf68b-5811-48a3-b3ee-4306615537aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c54bf68b-5811-48a3-b3ee-4306615537aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2024-07-10" --- # Clinical Reviewers Framework Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c54bf68b-5811-48a3-b3ee-4306615537aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c54bf68b-5811-48a3-b3ee-4306615537aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c54bf68b-5811-48a3-b3ee-4306615537aa.json) ## Summary The NHS England London Region, through the NHS North East London Commissioning Support Unit, has initiated a procurement process for a "Clinical Reviewers Framework" within the health and social work services category. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 12:00 Noon on Friday 09 August 2024. The contract period is expected to run from 2025-01-01 to 2028-12-31, and the total estimated contract value for this framework is between £180,000 and £200,000, with a maximum value capped at £800,000. This tender opportunity presents potential business growth for providers capable of delivering clinical reviews related to deaths in custody within London's secure estate. Businesses, especially those experienced in clinical reviews and health services, who are interested in being listed as lead or team reviewers under the framework for a four-year period should consider participating. The procurement method for this open procedure adheres to the Public Contract Regulations 2015, with NHS London Commercial Hub overseeing the process through the Authority's e-procurement portal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage with the opportunity. ## Notice NHS England (hereafter referred to as "The Authority") invites completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) submissions from all suitable providers capable of delivering clinical reviews when a death in custody within London's secure estate occurs. The Authority for this procurement is NHS England London Region. Further information regarding the role and purpose of NHS England is available from this url: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/about-nhs-england/ The purpose of this procurement is to establish a framework of independent clinical review providers that The Authority can draw down on when a death in custody requires a clinical review to be conducted - one part of a wider Prisons and Probation Ombudsman investigation and a delegated duty from the Secretary of State. The framework is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - Bidders can bid to be the lead provider of a clinical review, outlining the details of lead clinical reviewers who can conduct all three levels of clinical review. Bidders also have the option of listing team reviewers from their organisation who can support their lead reviewers with subject matter expertise. Lot 2 - Bidders can bid to join a pool of team reviewers capable of supporting lead reviewers with subject matter expertise. Team reviewers will be appointed when a lead provider does not have access to the required subject matter expertise to complete a review. A maximum of five providers will be commissioned for Lot 1, with no limit to the number of providers for Lot 2. Further details of the lotting structure and award process can be found within the ITT guidance document and further details of the service to be delivered within the Service Specification. Providers will be listed on the framework for a period of four years. The total estimated contract value stated for this framework for independent clinical reviewers into Deaths in Custody or Detention is a projected total annual contract value of between PS180,000 and PS200,000. Please note, annual usage of this framework agreement will vary depending on the number of deaths in each year. This would be the total amount paid in a year to all Clinical Reviewers who undertake work under the Framework and not the total sum that may be expected by a single provider of Clinical Reviews. It is expected that the total maximum value for the framework agreement will be no more than PS800,000. Additional information: The Procurement process will be facilitated entirely online via Atamis, the Authority's e-procurement portal. Interested Organisation must express an interest via Atamis. Bidders need to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the link below: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Once registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following the link to this specific project: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr000007QPSNIA4&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= Or https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (Contract Reference: C268168). Please note that any submission of bids by any other means will not be considered. Bidders are required to complete the online questionnaires and submit their tender bid hosted on the portal prior to the deadline for submission of 12:00 Noon - Friday 09 August 2024. All clarification requests and correspondence pertaining to this ITT opportunity must be directed through the portal. A timetable for the procurement, guidance regarding: process, and supplementary information relating to each contract opportunity is also available from the portal. The Procurement is being managed by NHS London Commercial Hub (NHS LCH) hosted by NHS North East London, on behalf of the Authority, in connection with a competitive Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise that is being conducted, based in part on the Open Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations" (as amended)). The Services to which the Procurement relate fall are listed within in Schedule 3 and consequently within the scope of Section 7 of the Regulations (74- 77) sometimes referred to as "Light Touch Regime" (LTR) governing procurement of Health, Social, Education and Other Service Contracts. None of the references to "Open procedure", "ITT", the use of the term "tender process", or any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound to any of the Regulations, save those applicable to LTR provisions. This procurement seeks to establish a multi supplier framework agreement. 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/228f7699-9ee1-4a9a-b761-9be0711bb3d1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | 12 Apr 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E15 1DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2024 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228f7699-9ee1-4a9a-b761-9be0711bb3d1 - 25 Mar 2024 at 12:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50b7db62-cbe4-4c44-88c7-608724f7982f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228f7699-9ee1-4a9a-b761-9be0711bb3d1 10th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50b7db62-cbe4-4c44-88c7-608724f7982f 25th March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c74430d0-637a-4aa0-8286-c387217d5b4a Market Engagement Information Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7477c87-1ac2-4924-8a7d-9cf5f79c2d66 Service Specification - https://forms.office.com/e/6GrhJPBFup Link to Market Engagement in MS forms - https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr000007QPSNIA4&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/about-nhs-england/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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