--- title: "NHS MLCSU Support Service Accreditation Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d150305c-ca79-438e-90a4-2c4ada01b616" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d150305c-ca79-438e-90a4-2c4ada01b616" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d150305c-ca79-438e-90a4-2c4ada01b616.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d150305c-ca79-438e-90a4-2c4ada01b616.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-06-18" --- # NHS MLCSU Support Service Accreditation Scheme Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d150305c-ca79-438e-90a4-2c4ada01b616 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d150305c-ca79-438e-90a4-2c4ada01b616) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d150305c-ca79-438e-90a4-2c4ada01b616.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is initiating a Supplier Accreditation Scheme titled "NHS MLCSU Support Service Accreditation Scheme" under the general management consultancy services category. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with applications invited until 17:00 hours on 19th July 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st October 2019 and last until 30th September 2022. Interested suppliers must demonstrate their capabilities to provide value-added services and comply with specified requirements in order to become preferred subcontractors within the Health Systems Support Framework. This accreditation scheme offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in management consultancy and related services. Companies that can provide innovative and effective solutions to enhance service and patient outcomes within Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers must be prepared to mobilise promptly in response to call-off contracts under the framework, fostering a partnership approach that aligns with the MLCSU's objectives. Engaging as a preferred subcontractor can also enhance a firm's profile within the public sector, although accreditation does not guarantee contract volume or spend. ## 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 2' (Project Ref: 654 /open-access PQQ Ref: 473). 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 18th June 2019, with submissions to be returned no later than 17:00 hours on Friday, 19th July 2019. 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. How to Apply Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided, or follow the instructions given in the notice description or information section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4c8d1f-aa12-4218-9120-8d4328870c16 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Supplier Accreditation Scheme | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 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 4LN | | 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 - 18 Jun 2019 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4c8d1f-aa12-4218-9120-8d4328870c16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4c8d1f-aa12-4218-9120-8d4328870c16 18th June 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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