--- title: "NHS MLCSU Support Service Accreditation Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de6be8fd-92bb-4aba-a5f4-8773cf7f5118" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de6be8fd-92bb-4aba-a5f4-8773cf7f5118" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de6be8fd-92bb-4aba-a5f4-8773cf7f5118.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de6be8fd-92bb-4aba-a5f4-8773cf7f5118.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-08-23" --- # NHS MLCSU Support Service Accreditation Scheme Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de6be8fd-92bb-4aba-a5f4-8773cf7f5118 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de6be8fd-92bb-4aba-a5f4-8773cf7f5118) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de6be8fd-92bb-4aba-a5f4-8773cf7f5118.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is currently seeking new preferred subcontractors through the NHS MLCSU Support Service Accreditation Scheme. This initiative focuses on enhancing service transformation within various Integrated Care Systems and Strategic Transformation Partnerships. Businesses interested in applying should note that the accreditation period commenced on 23rd August 2018, with submissions due by 17:00 on 19th October 2018. The contract is set to start on 12th November 2018, with a contract duration ending on 28th April 2022. The procurement method employed is a Supplier Accreditation Scheme, and the primary industry category is general management consultancy services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to enhance their offerings within the public and healthcare sectors. Companies that can provide innovative and effective solutions, demonstrate capability in delivering value-added services, and align with MLCSU's objectives for service improvement will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, successful accreditation could facilitate participation in future contracting opportunities under the Health Systems Support Framework. ## Notice Please note: this is not a tender process; NHS Midland and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) one of the largest NHS Commissioning Support Units is looking for new preferred subcontractors to support the organisation to drive through innovative service transformation in a number of integrated Strategic Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). MLCSU offers professional advice and manged service support to wide variety of public and third sector organisations including the NHS and local authorities. MLCSU are consequently looking to develop new partnerships with partners to help to improve service outcomes, productivity, efficiency and real-time information as part of the Health Systems Support Framework (HSSF) (previously known as the ACS & STP Development Partner Framework). 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 HSSF; * provide both innovative and effective solutions that further develops service and patient outcomes throughout STPs and ICOs and seek for continual improvement. * positively support MLCSU with their bidding process for future call-off contracts issued under HSSF. * 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 HSSF. * 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: 599 /open-access PQQ Ref: 453). 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 23rd August 2018, with submissions to be returned no later than 17:00 hours on Friday, 19th October 2018. Applications can be received any time prior to this date. 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/bad2bf36-3697-40e2-bb73-3aae26456670 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Supplier Accreditation Scheme | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Nov 2018 - 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 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 - 23 Aug 2018 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad2bf36-3697-40e2-bb73-3aae26456670 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad2bf36-3697-40e2-bb73-3aae26456670 23rd August 2018 - 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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