Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP
27a Harley Place
LONDON
W1G8LZ
Contact
Rebecca Phillips
Telephone
+44 7904597984
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1127049
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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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
Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme
Reference number
HQIP NCA 2149
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79212000 - Auditing 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 Falls & Fragility Fracture Audit Programme (FFFAP). This is a national clinical audit of hip fractures and inpatient falls, as well as the organisation of discrete services dedicated to secondary fracture prevention. 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 £2,188,800 GBP excluding VAT. Bids exceeding this limit will be rejected. There is potential to extend the contract for up to two additional years at £637,500 per year. With the inclusion of aspirational intent as defined at Section 12 of this ITT's specification, the maximum potential ceiling value is £6,277,730.00 GBP excluding VAT. This procurement is for public clinical services which fall under the 'Public Contract Regulations (PCR2015)' for the purpose of the Regulations. The procedure that the Commissioner is following is set out in the Invitation to Tender.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,188,800
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
England and Wales. However other Devolved Nations can join through Aspirational Intent mechanism as described at Section 12 of the Specification (Annex A of the ITT)
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 Falls & Fragility Fracture Audit Programme (FFFAP). This is a national clinical audit of hip fractures and inpatient falls, as well as the organisation of discrete services dedicated to secondary fracture prevention. 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 £2,188,800 GBP excluding VAT. Bids exceeding this limit will be rejected. There is potential to extend the contract for up to two additional years at £637,500 per year. With the inclusion of aspirational intent as defined at Section 12 of this ITT's specification, the maximum potential ceiling value is £6,277,730.00 GBP excluding VAT. This procurement is for public clinical services which fall under the 'Public Contract Regulations (PCR2015)' for the purpose of the Regulations. The procedure that the Commissioner is following is set out in the Invitation to Tender.
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: £2,188,800
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
Extension Options as set out in the Specifciation (Annex A of the ITT). Contract renewal subject to future funding approval.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 x 12 month extensions options (subject to Authority Approval). Please refer to Section 12 of the Specification (Annex A of the ITT) for more information
two.2.14) Additional information
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 Friday 2nd December 2022.
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 December 2022
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 December 2022
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Every 3-5 Years subject to approval from the authority and the funder.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership
27A Harley Place
London
W1G 8LZ
Telephone
+44 7904597984
Country
United Kingdom