NHS England, 13 December 2013
- The commissioning support lead provider framework is being developed in response to requests from CCGs for a way to quickly and easily procure excellent commissioning support. The framework will be optional and will be launched alongside procurement information that outlines other choices available to CCGs and the support available - see the CCG Learning Development area
- CCGs will be able to buy some, or all, of their support from one or more suppliers on the framework.
- The draft includes a timetable -
- Proposed standards and high level assessment areas for service areas are due to be published by 14 January 2014.
- Jan & Feb – Finalise procurement documentation, PQQ and ITT evaluation strategy and confirm customer evaluation panels
- 3 Mar 14 – Launch OJEU
- By Nov 14 – all supplier bids evaluated
- See the full Tender (24 February 2014) here: United Kingdom-Leeds: Business and management consultancy and related services
Lot 1
1. Business support services which includes but is not limited to;
1.1 Financial management and accounting.
1.2 Payroll services
1.3 HR services and organisational development
1.4 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services
1.5 Corporate governance and risk
2. Healthcare procurement and provider management, which includes but is not limited to;
2.1 Healthcare procurement
2.2 Market analysis and development
2.3 Contract requirement, definition and negotiation
2.4 Contract and provider management
3. Transformation and service redesign which includes but is not limited to;
3.1 Research and analysis
3.2 Strategy and planning
3.3 System and Commissioning Transformation
3.4 Pathway Optimisation, Revision and Redesign
4. Communications and patient and public engagement which includes but is not limited to;
4.1 Proactive communications
4.2 Reactive communications
4.3 Patient and public participation at strategic and operational level
4.4 Patients in control
5. Business intelligence which includes but is not limited to;
5.1 Business intelligence and applications
5.2 Business analytics- Lot 2A- Medicines management and optimisation
- Lot 2B – Specialist Decision Support Services – Individual Funding Request Case Management and Supporting the Commissioning of Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care
- Subsequent tender:(20 June 2014)
- Potential Framework Agreement(s) for service specific commissioning support services.
— Primary care IT and GP IT commissioning support; - — Business intelligence and analytical services; and
- — Communications and patient and public engagement
