Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
7-8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Contact
WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND)
ngland.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
MCIPS Accreditation
Reference number
C310431
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS England are seeking a provider for MCIPS accreditation (Member of Professional Body - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply - MCIPS) for 554 learners to enable all staff who are on a Band 8A or above in scope of the funding (NHS providers and NHS England) to be accredited with MCIPS in three years
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,585,211
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
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England are seeking a provider for MCIPS accreditation (Member of Professional Body - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply - MCIPS) for 554 learners to enable all staff who are on a Band 8A or above in scope of the funding (NHS providers and NHS England) to be accredited with MCIPS in three years
Contract length is 3 year contract with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods subject to internal approval and funding.
The total value available for this contract is £2,610,187.00 (excluding VAT, charged at the prevailing rates) for the first 3 years and £4,585,211.00 ex VAT if the two optional extensions are used.
The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 6th December 2024. 12pm Midday
Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise.
The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.
Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge.
https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,610,187
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
17 February 2025
End date
17 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Can be extended buy 2 x 12 month period subject to internal approval and funding
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: 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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 December 2024
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
4 October 2024
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
NHS England
7-8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom