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Independent Investigations (Ref: 2019/S 214-526090)

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Highlights

  • The NHS is required to commission an independent investigation for significant serious incidents and the wider NHS is required under the Serious Incident Framework to investigate all patient safety/serious incidents. It may require additional expertise and independent scrutiny for an investigation. This framework supports such investigations.

Why this framework matters to you

The NHS is committed to learning from patient safety incidents to improve patient care. As such, this framework supports both NHSE and the wider NHS to compliantly commission Independent Investigations to capture insight and to inform improvement through investigation and exploration of the care, treatment and healthcare systems and processes for one or more patients at any level of the healthcare system.

The framework was conducted under PCR-2015 LTR and will be reopened and refreshed on an annual basis.

We offer a range of ways to work with us as a member, a framework user, a commissioning partner or through bespoke consultancy support:

Knowledge: Deep NHS and wider public procurement expertise supported by regional insight and national collaboration.

Support: Hands on guidance throughout the process, offering friendly, impartial advice whether you’re a member or engaging with us through another route.

Choice: A wide range of pre-qualified suppliers across multiple lots and service types.

Compliance: Fully aligned with the relevant regulations assured through robust governance.

Ease of use: Templates, guidance and support that make procurement simple, smooth and efficient.

Value beyond cost: Our frameworks and services deliver more than savings they support better planning, reduced risk, operational improvement and measurable outcomes.

Multiple ways to partner: Join as a member, use our frameworks, commission standalone projects or access consultancy support.

Inclusive access: Any NHS and wider public sector organisation can use our frameworks free of charge.

Deep understanding: Strengthened by strong national partnerships.

Trusted expertise: built from supporting both members and non-member organisations across health and public sector settings.

A commitment to system wide improvement: helping organisations deliver better outcomes together.

Start date

01/11/2019

End date

31/10/2027

Extensions

1 x 12 months (0 remaining)

Contract type

Framework agreement

Framework owner

NHS England

Award type

Direct award
Further competition
Direct award with partial competition

Lots

Lot 1: Individual independent investigations;
Lot 2: Partnership investigations;
Lot 3: Local care system investigation;
Lot 4: Health & social care & partners investigations;
Lot 5: Systematic independent investigations

List of suppliers and awarded lots

For a list of suppliers and their awarded lots, please contact [email protected].

 

Contact name

Amie Allday & Megan Booth

Contact email

[email protected]

Contact number

01223 616342, 01223 616394

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