Independent Investigations

Independent Investigation Services Framework for the NHS with scope to cover various service types which<br/>have been divided into five lots - Individual Expert Investigations, Partnership Investigations, Local Care<br/>System Investigations, Health & Social Care & Partners Investigations and Systematic Independent Investigations. Contract award beneath the framework will be placed via Mini-Competition or Direct Award.<br/>The services being procured under the Framework are for Health services and are subject to the requirements of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) Chapter 3, Particular Procurement Regimes, Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services.<br/>Bidders will also have the opportunity to apply to join the Framework Agreement on an annual basis.<br/>Bidders who are already on the Framework Agreement have the opportunity to apply for further lots if they so wish on an annual basis. Bidders who are unsuccessful are not precluded from re-applying during subsequent rounds.