--- title: "Procurement, Contract and Commercial Expert Resource to the Medicines Value Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e733711c-feef-41fe-8012-cc152d444386" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e733711c-feef-41fe-8012-cc152d444386" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e733711c-feef-41fe-8012-cc152d444386.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e733711c-feef-41fe-8012-cc152d444386.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-09-17" --- # Procurement, Contract and Commercial Expert Resource to the Medicines Value Programme Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e733711c-feef-41fe-8012-cc152d444386 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e733711c-feef-41fe-8012-cc152d444386) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e733711c-feef-41fe-8012-cc152d444386.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking proposals for the procurement of procurement, contract management, and commercial expertise for the Medicines Value Programme. This tender, titled "Procurement, Contract and Commercial Expert Resource," is classified under the industry category of procurement consultancy services. The procurement is in the tender stage, with proposals due by 5 PM on 1st October 2019. The contract period is set to start on 7th October 2019 and will run until 31st March 2020, with a maximum contract value of £84,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that can swiftly mobilise resources and demonstrate compliance with the specified requirements will be at an advantage. By submitting a well-structured proposal, companies can secure a lucrative contract with a prominent public sector body, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to future growth. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) (hereby known as the Authority) are seeking Procurement, Contract Management and Commercial Resource via this Request for Proposal (RfP), the details of which are set out in Annex A attached to this notice. If you are interested in quoting for this requirement, please read the letter and appendices attached to this notice and complete: o The organisation details form within Appendix B o The questions contained within Appendix C utilising the written response template contained within Appendix E o The finance template at Appendix D. Your response should answer each question required and demonstrate how you meet the evaluation criteria contained within Appendix A. Your response must be in the format requested otherwise this may be rejected as being uncompliant. We will be looking to appoint a provider to commence this work from 07th October 2019, so the ability to mobilise resource(s) quickly is essential. Please return your response via email to agcsu.southprocurement@nhs.net by no later than 5pm 01st October 2019. Additional information: The notice advertises the maximum contract value, including all expenses and excluding VAT. The minimum value is for purposes of publishing the notice only due to this being a mandatory field. Your proposal must be valid for acceptance for 30 days from the deadline for receipt. Your response constitutes an offer / bid and if the Authority accepts that offer then a legally binding contract will exist. Respondents accept that the Authority is subject to the Freedom of Information Act and government transparency obligations which may require the Authority to disclose information received from you, to third parties. This notice, attachments and your response do not give rise to any contractual obligation or liability, unless and until such time as, the Authority issues a letter referencing this Request for a Proposal accepting your proposal. The Authority does not make any commitment to purchase and shall have no liability for your costs in responding to this Request for Proposal. If you have any queries about this notice or the requirement, please submit your questions via email to Camilla Ball at agcsu.southprocurement@nhs.net and a response shall be sent as soon as is possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9064d0d1-f0f7-4906-8d16-3408f321c26f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Standing Financial Instructions | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £84,000 | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2019 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9064d0d1-f0f7-4906-8d16-3408f321c26f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9064d0d1-f0f7-4906-8d16-3408f321c26f 17th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5147a8f3-f983-409d-be1e-fb38383e1015 READ ME - Tender invitation, requirement / specification and response requirement details - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ceb7bfbb-9a18-46cf-a390-30c2a450c4c0 Appendix D - Financial template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52bd35c4-c6ab-4230-8053-59767e1b6e4a Appendix E - Blank Quality-questions response template - https://www.england.nhs.uk/homepage/ NHS England website - for information only ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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