Clinical Managed Services

Framework Agreement Description

The Clinical Managed Services Framework has three lots which provide comprehensive coverage within the area of managed service provision. Spend areas include, but are not limited to; diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, renal, catheter laboratories, decontamination and maintenance services. The framework for clinical managed services provides options for OEM or Vendor Neutral solutions and supporting consultancy services. Access to a category expert is available to assist on the framework when considering a managed service.

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Framework Agreement Information

When does the framework start?
14 January 2019 - 31 December 2022 with a further option to extend for another 12 months

Who can take advantage?
NHS and Public Sector Organisations

Overview of the framework
The framework has three lots which provide comprehensive coverage within the area of managed service provision. Spend areas include, but are not limited to; diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, renal, catheter laboratories, decontamination and maintenance services. The framework provides options for OEM or vendor neutral solutions and supporting consultancy services.

Access to a category expert is available to assist when considering a managed service.
• Three lots
• OEM and vendor neutral
• Consultancy services available
• Flexible and easy to use
• Expert advice
• Wide choice of suppliers

What are the benefits of using the framework?
• OJEU AVOIDANCE
A compliant procurement exercise has been undertaken to ensure that the framework suppliers meet key standards and requirements, avoiding the need for a costly, complex procurement exercise.
• DIRECT AWARD
Ability to directly award a contract to approved suppliers on the framework providing a timely and compliant route to market.
• MINI-COMPETITION
Opportunity to run a mini-competition to meet bespoke requirements and help drive competitive outcomes.
• END TO END SOLUTION
Range of spend areas and suppliers, consultancy and call off contract.
• DEDICATED PROJECT SUPPORT
Expert resource available on a fee paying basis to assist with specification development,stakeholder engagement and conducting mini-competitions.
• CHOICE OF SUPPLIERS
A wide range of suppliers to reflect multiple spend areas.
• GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE
Full geographic coverage in the United Kingdom.
• FLEXIBLE CONTRACT TERMS
Terms and condition of contract for the framework agreement and call off terms and conditions written specifically for this framework by Mills and Reeve.

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Scope of the framework: Lot Structure

Lot 1 - Clinical Managed Services

Lot 2 - Managed Maintenance Services

Lot 3 - Provision of Consultancy Services relating to Managed Services Provision

Supplier Details

E: NSBS.contractenquiries@nhs.net

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