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NECS267 Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for Rapid Specialist Opinion / Referral Management Services.

Tender Overview

LOCATION

North East England, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

March 10, 2028 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85100000

REFERENCE

001518-2021

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) for and on behalf of NHS North Tyneside CCG, NHS Tees Valley CCG and NHS County Durham CCG wishes to implement a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) in respect of Rapid Specialist Opinion (RSO) / Referral Management Service (RMS). This PDPS (pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System) for Rapid Specialist Opinion (RSO) / Referral Management Services (RMS) was originally advertised on 12 March 2018 for a period of 10 years on the e-Tendering portal Proactis. We have now moved on to another e-Tendering portal InTend and therefore are notifying the market of this change. Those suppliers who were previously registered do not need to reapply and will receive confirmation of this via a message on the InTend portal. Any new suppliers wishing to register on the PDPS please register on the InTend e-tendering portal. To register on the PDPS or to view further details please register on the In-tend e-Tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu and follow the registration instructions. Please note that it is free to register on In-tend, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm).
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in this contract notice. Further details are expected to be available upon registration on the InTend portal.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Suppliers must be capable of providing Rapid Specialist Opinion (RSO) / Referral Management Services (RMS).
  • Suppliers must be either new to the PDPS or previously registered on the Proactis portal for this PDPS.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific technical capability requirements are detailed in this contract notice. Further details are expected to be available upon registration on the InTend portal.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements are detailed in this contract notice. Further details are expected to be available upon registration on the InTend portal.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • New suppliers must register on the InTend e-Tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu.
  • New suppliers must follow the registration instructions provided on the InTend e-Tendering portal.
  • Suppliers must complete registration on the PDPS by the submission deadline of 2028-03-10.

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Summary:
This document is a formal contract notice announcing a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Rapid Specialist Opinion / Referral Management Services, inviting new suppliers to register on the InTend e-tendering portal.

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60
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender notice primarily serves as an announcement for the migration of an existing Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Rapid Specialist Opinion / Referral Management Services to a new e-Tendering portal. While clear on the portal change, it significantly lacks substantive details regarding the actual procurement requirements.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance83/100

The notice lacks explicit details on mandatory exclusion grounds, procurement procedure type, and other standard legal requirements, deferring them entirely to the e-Tendering portal. This reduces transparency at the initial announcement stage.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the notice
Missing procurement procedure type and legal basis
Clarity40/100

The purpose of the notice – the transition to a new e-Tendering portal for an existing PDPS – is clearly communicated, along with straightforward instructions for new and existing suppliers. However, the actual service requirements remain unclear from this notice.

Completeness66/100

The notice is significantly incomplete regarding core tender documentation and requirements, including estimated value, specific eligibility, technical, and financial criteria, and evaluation criteria. All essential details are deferred to the e-Tendering portal, which requires registration.

Estimated value not disclosed
No tender documents attached or linked directly
Fairness60/100

The approach of deferring all detailed requirements to a registration-gated portal could create an unnecessary barrier for potential new suppliers to conduct an initial assessment of their suitability. While existing suppliers are handled fairly, new entrants face a higher initial hurdle.

Potential barrier for new suppliers due to lack of upfront detailed requirements
Practicality40/100

The instructions for registering on the new InTend portal are clear and practical, including contact details for support. The process of migrating an existing PDPS to a new platform is a practical administrative step for the contracting authority.

Data Consistency100/100

The information provided is consistent, clearly indicating that this is an update for an existing PDPS originally advertised in 2018, now moving to a new portal. The reference number and dates align with an ongoing system update.

Sustainability0/100

The notice does not include any information regarding green procurement or social criteria, which are increasingly important aspects of modern public procurement.

Absence of green procurement criteria
Absence of social criteria

Strengths

Clear communication regarding the e-Tendering portal change
Explicit instructions and support contact for portal registration
Fair treatment for previously registered suppliers
Long contract duration (84 months) for the PDPS offers stability

Concerns

Significant lack of detailed tender documentation and requirements in the initial notice
Estimated value of the contract is not disclosed
Absence of explicit legal procedure type and mandatory exclusion grounds in the notice
Potential barrier for new suppliers due to the requirement to register on a portal to access basic tender information
No mention of sustainability or social criteria

Recommendations

1. Provide a summary of key tender documents and requirements directly within the notice or via a publicly accessible link without requiring portal registration.
2. Disclose the estimated value of the PDPS to enhance transparency and aid supplier decision-making.
3. Integrate and clearly state sustainability (environmental) and social criteria relevant to the services.

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