--- title: "Clinical Reviewers framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044c4b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044c4b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c4b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c4b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-03-25" --- # Clinical Reviewers framework Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044c4b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044c4b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c4b.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, NHS England, is planning a procurement process for the Clinical Reviewers framework in the health services category. The procurement stage is 'planned', with an expected start date in January 2025. This framework aims to engage registered clinicians for independent Clinical Reviews related to deaths in custody and detention in London. The NHS England is welcoming engagement from prospective Bidders and stakeholders, including individual clinicians, and plans to conduct online engagement sessions to gather information about the procurement process and timeline. This tender by NHS England for the Clinical Reviewers framework presents an opportunity for registered clinicians, such as GPs and nurses, to participate in conducting independent Clinical Reviews in London. Businesses in the healthcare industry that offer clinical services related to deaths in custody may find this tender suitable for bidding. The online engagement opportunities planned by NHS England provide a platform for businesses to understand the anticipated contract type, length, and conditions, facilitating their participation in the procurement process. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) notifies the market of the intention of NHS England (London Region) - hereafter referred to as "the Authority" - to undertake a procurement to secure a framework of Independent Clinical Reviewers into Deaths in Custody and Detention. A specialist team within the Authority's commission Health & Justice services within London. The team are responsible for appointing Clinical Reviewers to Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigations when deaths within the secure London estate occur - the secure estate includes seven adult prisons in London, one young offenders' institution, and two Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRC). Clinical Reviewers conduct independent Clinical Reviews as part of wider investigations led by the PPO into deaths that occur within the secure estate in London, and in rare cases deaths of patients recently released from custody or detention. The role of a Clinical Reviewer is to examine the clinical care pertinent to the death, provided to the deceased, whilst in custody, and to determine whether the care was equivalent, in accordance with national guidance, standards and local policy, to the care that one could expect to receive in the community. In 2021, there were 26 deaths in custody within London, in 2022 there were 6 and in 2023 there were 22. The Clinical Reviewers Framework, re-procured, is expected to commence in January 2025 (subject to change) with Reviewers commissioned on an ad hoc basis to conduct three levels of review: - Level one - a desk-based review of records and the production of a written report - Level two - a desk-based review of records, interviews with healthcare staff and the production of a written report - And level three - a panel review with a lead Reviewer and multi-disciplinary input, including a desk-based review of records, interviews with healthcare staff and a written report. On occasion, Clinical Reviewers may also be commissioned to undertake other reviews i.e. system reviews or thematic analyses. The framework will comprise of registered clinicians, such as GPs and nurses, capable of conducting robust and challenging independent Clinical Reviews. The Authority welcomes engagement from all prospective Bidders and stakeholders, including individual clinicians. The Authority plans to hold online engagement process using MS forms, to gather information from the market about the procurement, including: - the proposed services to be provided - anticipated contract type, length, and conditions - an overview of the procurement process and the anticipated timeline. Please read the attached documents The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of a possible procurement. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. If interested in taking part in this market engagement exercise, please fill the MS form by copying the ling below and pasting to your browser: https://forms.office.com/e/6GrhJPBFup To access information pack please see notice on Contracts Finder portal (same log in details as Find a Tender portal) or Atamis (Contract reference C254022) on link below https://www.atamis.co.uk/ Please make sure you fill and submit the form by 12 April 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Prior Information Notice (PIN) notifies the market of the intention of NHS England (London Region) - hereafter referred to as "the Authority" - to undertake a procurement to secure a framework of Independent Clinical Reviewers into Deaths in Custody and Detention. A specialist team within the Authority's commission Health & Justice services within London. The team are responsible for appointing Clinical Reviewers to Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigations when deaths within the secure London estate occur - the secure estate includes seven adult prisons in London, one young offenders' institution, and two Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRC). Clinical Reviewers conduct independent Clinical Reviews as part of wider investigations led by the PPO into deaths that occur within the secure estate in London, and in rare cases deaths of patients recently released from custody or detention. The role of a Clinical Reviewer is to examine the clinical care pertinent to the death, provided to the deceased, whilst in custody, and to determine whether the care was equivalent, in accordance with national guidance, standards and local policy, to the care that one could expect to receive in the community. In 2021, there were 26 deaths in custody within London, in 2022 there were 6 and in 2023 there were 22. The Clinical Reviewers Framework, re-procured, is expected to commence in January 2025 (subject to change) with Reviewers commissioned on an ad hoc basis to conduct three levels of review: - Level one - a desk-based review of records and the production of a written report - Level two - a desk-based review of records, interviews with healthcare staff and the production of a written report - And level three - a panel review with a lead Reviewer and multi-disciplinary input, including a desk-based review of records, interviews with healthcare staff and a written report. On occasion, Clinical Reviewers may also be commissioned to undertake other reviews i.e. system reviews or thematic analyses. The framework will comprise of registered clinicians, such as GPs and nurses, capable of conducting robust and challenging independent Clinical Reviews. The Authority welcomes engagement from all prospective Bidders and stakeholders, including individual clinicians. The Authority plans to hold online engagement process using MS forms, to gather information from the market about the procurement, including: - the proposed services to be provided - anticipated contract type, length, and conditions - an overview of the procurement process and the anticipated timeline. Please read the attached documents The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of a possible procurement. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. If interested in taking part in this market engagement exercise, please fill the MS form by copying the ling below and pasting to your browser: https://forms.office.com/e/6GrhJPBFup To access information pack please see notice on Contracts Finder portal (same log in details as Find a Tender portal) or Atamis (Contract reference C254022) on link below https://www.atamis.co.uk/ Please make sure you fill and submit the form by 12 April 2024. Additional information: London Commercial Hub is conducting this Market Engagement and procurement exercise for and on behalf of the Authority. Any future procurement activity in relation to the services that are the subject of this PIN may be the subject of a separate notice. Lot 2 This Prior Information Notice (PIN) notifies the market of the intention of NHS England (London Region) - hereafter referred to as "the Authority" - to undertake a procurement to secure a framework of Independent Clinical Reviewers into Deaths in Custody and Detention. A specialist team within the Authority's commission Health & Justice services within London. The team are responsible for appointing Clinical Reviewers to Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigations when deaths within the secure London estate occur - the secure estate includes seven adult prisons in London, one young offenders' institution, and two Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRC). Clinical Reviewers conduct independent Clinical Reviews as part of wider investigations led by the PPO into deaths that occur within the secure estate in London, and in rare cases deaths of patients recently released from custody or detention. The role of a Clinical Reviewer is to examine the clinical care pertinent to the death, provided to the deceased, whilst in custody, and to determine whether the care was equivalent, in accordance with national guidance, standards and local policy, to the care that one could expect to receive in the community. In 2021, there were 26 deaths in custody within London, in 2022 there were 6 and in 2023 there were 22. The Clinical Reviewers Framework, re-procured, is expected to commence in January 2025 (subject to change) with Reviewers commissioned on an ad hoc basis to conduct three levels of review: - Level one - a desk-based review of records and the production of a written report - Level two - a desk-based review of records, interviews with healthcare staff and the production of a written report - And level three - a panel review with a lead Reviewer and multi-disciplinary input, including a desk-based review of records, interviews with healthcare staff and a written report. On occasion, Clinical Reviewers may also be commissioned to undertake other reviews i.e. system reviews or thematic analyses. The framework will comprise of registered clinicians, such as GPs and nurses, capable of conducting robust and challenging independent Clinical Reviews. The Authority welcomes engagement from all prospective Bidders and stakeholders, including individual clinicians. The Authority plans to hold online engagement process using MS forms, to gather information from the market about the procurement, including: - the proposed services to be provided - anticipated contract type, length, and conditions - an overview of the procurement process and the anticipated timeline. Please read the attached documents The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of a possible procurement. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. If interested in taking part in this market engagement exercise, please fill the MS form by copying the ling below and pasting to your browser: https://forms.office.com/e/6GrhJPBFup To access information pack please see notice on Contracts Finder portal (same log in details as Find a Tender portal) or Atamis (Contract reference C254022) on link below https://www.atamis.co.uk/ Please make sure you fill and submit the form by 12 April 2024. Additional information: London Commercial Hub is conducting this Market Engagement and procurement exercise for and on behalf of the Authority. Any future procurement activity in relation to the services that are the subject of this PIN may be the subject of a separate notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009579-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 May 2035 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2024 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009579-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/6GrhJPBFup - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.atamis.co.uk/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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