Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP
27a Harley Place
LONDON
W1G8LZ
Contact
Sharon Medhurst
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://s2c.waxdigital.co.uk/HQIP/SignIn.aspx
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://s2c.waxdigital.co.uk/HQIP/SignIn.aspx
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NJR Statistical Analysis Support and Associated Services
Reference number
HQIP NCA 2111
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
HQIP is seeking to procure the following services for the National Joint Registry (NJR) for England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the States of Guernsey.
The Statistical Analysis contract provides an intelligence function applying sound statistical skills, academic rigour and clinical experience to provide intelligent analysis of data to a wide variety of stakeholders.
Key areas of work include but are not limited to:
Analysis of standard datasets including implant, hospital and surgeon outcome measures for the NJR Annual Report and on-going stakeholder information services;
Development of a robust statistical methodology for outlier identification and review of data validation;
Preparation of an annual research-ready dataset and ongoing research-ready datasets;
Targeted auditing of data quality;
Analysis of ad-hoc datasets under instruction from NJR sub-committees
Undertake a programme of research as directed by the Research Committee
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,744,865
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Currently this does not include Scotland or Jersey.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HQIP is seeking to procure the following services for the National Joint Registry (NJR) for England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the States of Guernsey.
HQIP invites expressions of interest from suitable providers who are able to develop and provide Statistical Analysis and Associated Services for the NJR.
The NJR currently comprises two core service areas, one of which is the contract stated above. The other contract is for NJR Data management, solutions and associated services
The Statistical Analysis contract provides an intelligence function applying sound statistical skills, academic rigour and clinical experience to provide intelligent analysis of data to a wide variety of stakeholders.
The Statistical analysis, support and associated services Contractor is required to work and liaise closely with the NJR management team at HQIP and NJR Steering committee and NJR Sub-committees as well as the Data management, solutions and associated services contractor.
Key areas of work include but are not limited to:
Analysis of standard datasets including implant, hospital and surgeon outcome measures for the NJR Annual Report and on-going stakeholder information services;
Development of a robust statistical methodology for outlier identification and review of data validation;
Preparation of an annual research-ready dataset and ongoing research-ready datasets;
Targeted auditing of data quality;
Analysis of ad-hoc datasets under instruction from NJR sub-committees
Undertake a programme of research as directed by the Research Committee
The total contract value is 1,080,155 GBP for the duration of three years and three months. It is anticipated that the new service will commence 1st May 2022 for a term of three years and three months with the option to extend for a further two years. For the total five year and three month period, the contract value will range from 1,080,155 GBP with a maximum of 1,744,865 GBP.
Background
Joint replacements have become common and highly successful operations that bring many patients improved mobility and relief from pain. Thousands of such operations take place in the UK every year.
The NJR was set up in April 2002 by the Department of Health (DH) and Welsh Government following a National Audit Office report into a failing 3M hip implant. From 1 April 2008, the NJR was transferred from the DH to HQIP.
The DH provided the initial start-up funding for the registry however, the system is now self-financing through a mandated subscription charge on each eligible hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder implant procedure, which is payable by NHS Trusts (England, Northern Ireland), Local Health Boards (Wales) and independent (private) healthcare providers.
Since April 2014, the NJR subscription has been invoiced annually and the income managed in a dedicated fund at HQIP, governed by the NJRSC. Prior to this, the registry operated a levy system.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please view the documents and complete the questions using the link below:
https://s2c.waxdigital.co.uk/HQIP/SignIn.aspx
If you are not registered on the HQIP tender portal, please register first using the link above. You will then be able to log back in again to view open opportunities. You will need to complete the Supplier Registration Form to be able to complete the ITT questionnaire
The closing date for submissions of this tender is 12 noon 15th Sept 2021. (Statistical Analysis, Support and Associated Services)
The tender for Data management, solutions and associated services will run from 4th August 2021 with a closing date of 12 noon 29th Sept 2021.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,080,155
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
39
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension of up to 2 years.
The authority may offer the potential to vary the contract to include other geographic locations e.g. Jersey, Scotland and Republic of Ireland and/or to include supporting NHS England strategic plans to adopt and implement findings from the Cumberlege Report the Medical Device Safety Programme. There is no commitment by the Authority at this stage to do so.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2015/S 138-254856
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 September 2021
Local time
1:00pm
Place
Electronically opening on Source2Contract (Wax Digital platform)
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Bids remain closed until the deadline and opening will be led by the procurement lead
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: July 2026
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
HQIP
27A Harley Place
London
W1G 8LZ
Country
United Kingdom