--- title: "Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Dynamic Purchasing Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0341e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0341e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0341e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0341e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND" published: "2022-05-31" --- # Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Dynamic Purchasing Framework Buyer: HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0341e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0341e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0341e4.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Healthcare Improvement Scotland for the "Independent Healthcare Clinical Partner and Subject Matter Experts - Dynamic Purchasing Framework." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services related to healthcare scrutiny and regulation. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 30th June 2022. The tender is being processed through the open procurement method and is taking place in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an initial contract period of 720 days and an option for a 12-month extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare expertise, particularly those with experience in areas such as mental health, palliative care, and public health regulation. Companies that can demonstrate a strong knowledge base in healthcare scrutiny and have registered professionals in the UK will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this process allows businesses to contribute valuable insights to the regulatory landscape while fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the healthcare sector. ## Notice The ITT seeks individuals who are be able to demonstrate extensive subject matter experience in either healthcare or scrutiny/regulation of services (examples, although not an exhaustive list, of subjects matter experience we are looking for are adult, child and adolescent mental health, addictions, adult and child palliative care, surgery, aesthetics, neuro rehabilitation, occupational health, anaesthesia, pain management, public health / environmental health and safety). In addition, all healthcare professionals must be registered with a professional body and have a current licence to practice in the UK. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The ITT seeks individuals who are be able to demonstrate extensive subject matter experience in either healthcare or scrutiny/regulation of services (examples, although not an exhaustive list, of subjects matter experience we are looking for are adult, child and adolescent mental health, addictions, adult and child palliative care, surgery, aesthetics, neuro rehabilitation, occupational health, anaesthesia, pain management, public health / environmental health and safety). In addition, all healthcare professionals must be registered with a professional body and have a current licence to practice in the UK. All those applying are expected to explain how and where they see themselves adding value around the following areas: Providing clinical or subject matter expertise to the scrutiny, regulation and inspection of independent healthcare services in Scotland. Review, analyse and interpret highly complex information contained within self-assessment submission, supporting documentation and from a wide range of other sources, such as publicly available data or from other scrutiny bodies, where information may be conflicting in order to provide advice and guidance to healthcare providers on compliance with standards. Contribute to regulatory reports, within a short timescale, to ensure the findings of each regulatory activity are reported accurately and consistently. Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the scrutiny programme is both relevant and accepted, and that resulting recommendations are implemented. Ensure inspections adhere to the requirements of Healthcare Improvement Scotland's patient focus and public involvement agenda, Fair for All and relevant legislation e.g. Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, in order to promote and share understanding with key stakeholders. Renewal: Option of 12 month extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015166-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 31 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Review the requirements for the contract expiring. | ## 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 31 May 2022 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015166-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://healthcareimprovementscotland.org - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695327 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00363 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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