Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP
27a Harley Place
LONDON
W1G8LZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
06498947
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
National Respiratory Audit Programme
Reference number
HQIP NCA 2145
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) is seeking to commission an organisation that will support the delivery of the National Respiratory Audit Programme (NRAP). The programme will initially be delivered for NHS-funded care in England and Wales but in future may include, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man.
The total contract value is £2,748,000 excluding VAT for the duration of three years with potential to extend the contract for up to two additional years at a value of £916,000 per year.
The aspirational intent as defined in the specification of this ITT has an anticipated value of up to £10,219,695. Based on the potential extension funding of up to 2 years and the aspirational intent, this contract has a potential ceiling value of up to £14,795,695.
It is anticipated that the new service will commence in June 2023. 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: For a bidder who has already registered themselves on WAX as a supplier: Open WAX homepage (Link: https://s2c.waxdigital.co.uk/HQIP/SignIn.aspx) - Click on "Open opportunities"- Find the right opportunity and click on "View Details" - Click on "Log in" For a bidder who has NOT registered themselves on WAX as a supplier: Open WAX homepage (Link: https://s2c.waxdigital.co.uk/HQIP/SignIn.aspx) - Click on ''Register Here" - Complete the supplier registration form and Click on "Register" - Activate your account - Open WAX homepage (Link: https://s2c.waxdigital.co.uk/HQIP/SignIn.aspx) - Click on "Open opportunities"- Find the right opportunity and click on "View Details" - Click on "Log in".
Bidders must respond to all questions. The deadline for the submission of the tender is 12 noon on 16 September 2022. Please note that any communication from HQIP regarding this tender will be via the Source2Contract messaging board. Bidders must use the Source2Contract messaging board for their communications with HQIP regarding 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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,748,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) is seeking to commission an organisation that will support the delivery of the National Respiratory Audit Programme (NRAP). The contract will initially be delivered for NHS-funded care in England and Wales, for a period of three years, at a maximum total budget of up to £2,748,000 GBP excluding VAT. Bids exceeding this limit will be rejected. There is potential to extend the contract for up to two additional years at £916,000 per year. With the inclusion of aspirational intent as defined in this ITT's specification, the maximum potential ceiling value is £ 14,795,695.00 GBP excluding VAT.
During this contract period, the supplier will need to build on the achievements of the audit to date and enhance the ability for the audit to be used for healthcare improvement. Data outputs are useful for local healthcare improvement when provision to clinical teams is timely, the data is refreshed regularly and appropriate tools, support and guidance accompany the data outputs. The intent is for all these features of the audit to be implemented and improved during the period of this contract.
Whilst the contract value is listed as £2,748,000 GBP for a duration of 3 years, Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership reserve the right to invoke aspirational intent.
The scope of this aspirational intent and value ranges are listed below and also under section 1.3.1 and Section 12 of the specification.
The specification also outlines the mechanisms for invoking aspirational intent.
It is important to note that HQIP are under no obligation to invoke any aspirational intent or HQIP may opt to invoke only certain elements of it.
1. Up to 24-month extension that mirrors the NCAPOP headline contract at £916,000 per year
2. Inclusion of additional national or international funders
Scotland - £76,669.20 to £1,077,713
Northern Ireland - £26,472.40 to £395,122
Guernsey - £9,160 to £130,130
Jersey - £13,740 to £189,280
Isle of Man - £11,908 to £177,450
The potential value range above would be a resultant increase to the contract value.
Table 2 at Section 12 of the specification sets out further detail.
3. As part of the National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcomes Programme, this project is required to remain responsive to future changes in clinical standards, service delivery and national clinical policy priorities.
This opportunity is to potentially include:
• Different topics
• Combining NCAPOP projects / programmes, including alignment across the programme, and / or joint working with other similar NCAPOP programmes
• Transitioning to different models of data collection and operational methods for the audit, e.g. different sources of routine data
• Extending service coverage to include non-NHS funded care
• Additional, associated or enhanced delivery of any aspect of the project
• Other healthcare improvement initiatives either related to or linked with the project.
Value of the above is up to £1,000,000.
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.
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: £2,748,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This contract has the potential to be extended for up to a maximum of 2 years in increments of 12 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
16 September 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
16 September 2022
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership
27A Harley Place
London
W1G 8LZ
Country
United Kingdom