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title: "National Audit of Eating Disorders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0407dd"
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# National Audit of Eating Disorders

Buyer: HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP (HQIP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0407dd

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## Summary

The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP), located in London, is overseeing the National Audit of Eating Disorders (NAED) under the health services category. The project is aimed at enhancing clinical services for NHS-funded care across England, with potential extensions to other UK regions and Crown Dependencies. The current procurement stage is at the tender phase, with a revised submission deadline set for 12 noon on 15 November 2023. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the project is anticipated to commence in August 2024. The total contract duration is three years with a possible extension for up to two additional years, carrying a core value of £1,350,000 exclusive of VAT, and an overall potential value ceiling of £12,559,451.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare improvement services, data platform development, and public and patient involvement initiatives. It is particularly suited for organisations with expertise in clinical service delivery and audit design. Both large enterprises and SMEs can participate, offering a level playing field. The principal contractor, The Royal College of Psychiatrists, involved with a subcontracting percentage of 11%, underscores the collaborative nature of this project. Comprehensive bid responses focusing on quality metrics and social value are crucial for a successful submission. Businesses eager to expand in the health services sector and capable of meeting stringent governance criteria will find this tender advantageous.

## Notice

The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) is seeking to commission an organisation that will support the delivery of the National Audit of Eating Disorders (NAED). The programme will initially be delivered for NHS-funded care in England. But further Devolved Nations and Crown Dependencies may join the programme throughout its duration.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) is seeking to commission an organisation that will support the delivery of the National Audit of Eating Disorders (NAED). The programme will initially be delivered for NHS-funded care in England, but may later extend to include Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey and Isle of Man Guernsey and other Devolved Nations/ Crown Dependencies. The total contract value is PS1,350,000 excluding VAT for the duration of three years with potential to extend the contract for up to two additional years at a value of up to PS455,000 per year. The aspirational intent including the core 3 year value, extension value and all other aspirational intent as defined in section 12 of the specification of this ITT has a potential ceiling value of up to PS12,559,451. The Authority is under no obligation to invoke any aspirational intent. It is anticipated that the new service will commence in August 2024. This procurement is for clinical services which are part of the 'Public Contract Regulations (PCR2015)' for the purpose of the Regulations. The commissioner is not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. The process will be similar to an Open Procedure where the Regulations apply and so reserves the right to depart from that procedure at any point. The procedure that the Commissioner is following is set out in the Invitation to Tender. To access the ITT documents, please follow the access link defined above in this notice. Bidders must respond to all questions. The deadline for the submission of the tender is 12 noon on 15 September 2023. Please note that any communication from HQIP regarding this tender will be via the Delta messaging board. Bidders must use the Delta messaging board for their communications with HQIP regarding this procurement. Bidders should note that HQIP does not accept requests to amend the published Terms and Conditions of Contract after bid submission or prior to contract signature. Bidders must sign the Form of Tender to indicate acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Contract. Failure to sign the Form of Tender will make your bid submission non-compliant and subject to disqualification. In rare cases where a bidder wishes to raise a potential legal implication to agreeing to the terms and conditions, this must be raised during the published bidder clarification time window via the messaging module within the e-tendering portal so that it can be addressed via the standard process for all bidder clarifications. HQIP would like to bring to the attention of bidders that the qualitative response section of this tender now includes question 13 Social Value.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024835-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,559,451 |
| Lots value | £1,350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,348,237 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP (HQIP) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1G 8LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024835-2024
- 4 Oct 2023 at 18:07 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029329-2023
- 4 Oct 2023 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029260-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=881073072
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X72WN77949
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Health-services./X72WN77949
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/X72WN77949
- https://www.hqip.org.uk/

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