Procurement for the Establishment of a Consultancy Dynamic Purchasing System 2.0 to NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit

SCW has a combination of skills and expertise which mean that we are very well placed to support health and care organisations and systems to address their challenges. In order to complement these capabilities and to enhance our capacity to provide support, SCW is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of suitably qualified organisations that can provide a range of project-based consultancy services, normally working as part of blended teams with SCW staff and associates, delivering services to our customers.

Along with proven technical expertise, it is vital that potential providers understand the health and care environment that we operate in. This should include an excellent understanding of the wider direction of travel for health and care in the context of the national agenda and local drivers.

The DPS is being let in 6 Lots as follows:

Lot 1 - Clinical Measurement - Clinical Measurement Lot 2 - Clinical Measurement - Health Economics Lot 3 - Digital Transformation

Lot 4 - System Transformation

Lot 5 - Turnaround - Workforce

Lot 6 - Turnaround - Specialist Services

The DPS will be let for a period of 5 years (period of validity). The maximum value across all Lots of the DPS over the 5-year term is £200m inclusive of any non-recoverable VAT. This DPS is for the use of SCW and NHS England through it's other Commissioning Support Units.

To submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the Atamis system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. Interested suppliers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Bids must be received via the Atamis e-procurement system by no later than midday on 15 January 2023.

Additional information: Atamis: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on Atamis and 'express an interest', and then complete a Bid response as specified within the procurement documents.

On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence.

This Procurement Process will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The Authority is not bound to accept any Bid and is not liable for any costs or expenditure incurred by those expressing an interest or submitting a Bid for this opportunity.