Comment and Moderation Service

Tender description

This notice is for information only. The Contracting Authority may or may not subsequently publish a formal contract notice in the future. The Contracting Authority is potentially seeking a service provider to check and moderate comments and reviews submitted for publication on the nhs.uk web site. It is anticipated that the range of services may include: - adherence to and compliance with NHS policies - checking for legality - training and supervision of moderators - service implementation and management The above is neither an exhaustive or final requirement. It is subject to development prior to the publication of any potential subsequent contract notice. The Contracting Authority is holding a market engagement event which will be conducted remotely via Skype. The purpose of market engagement event being to: - share the contracting authority's early thinking around the potential requirement - seek views from potential providers on the potential requirement - give an overview of the procurement process should the Contracting Authority subsequently publish a formal contract notice Access details appear below. The value of £432,000 is an estimate only based on a potential contract term of three years. Potential providers are advised that should the Contracting Authority subsequently publish a formal contract notice, the procurement will be managed (including the submission of tender responses) via the Contracting Authority's e-procurement portal. To register an account, please visit: https://nhsdigital.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/public/registration Should the Contracting Authority subsequently move to a formal procurement exercise it will be advertised on Tenders Electronic Daily and Contracts Finder via publication of the appropriate notices. Potential providers may wish to monitor Tenders Electronic Daily and Contracts Finder. Additional information: MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION The Contracting Authority is holding a market engagement session on Friday 27th September 2019 at 10:30am UK time. The session which will be conducted remotely via Skype. The purpose of market engagement session being to: - share the contracting authority's early thinking around the potential requirement - seek views from potential providers on the potential requirement - give an overview of the procurement process should the contracting authority subsequently publish a formal contract notice To access the session access details, please visit the Contracting Authority's e-procurement portal at https://nhsdigital.bravosolution.co.uk/ and access the opportunity listing via the "View our Live Opportunities" link. There are no restrictions on the number of potential providers who may register the market engagement session. Potential providers are advised that joining the session does not: - constitute a formal expression of interest, intention or commitment to submit a tender response - give any advantage over any potential provider(s) who do not join the session The Contracting Authority may, without prejudice, use feedback from the session to help inform the development of the potential requirement. For potential providers unable to attend the session and/or who have sight of this notice after the session, any delivery materials (slide deck etc.) will be available on the contracting authority's e-procurement portal. Potential providers are advised that should the Contracting Authority subsequently publish a formal contract notice, the procurement will be managed (including the submission of tender responses) via the Contracting Authority's e-procurement portal. To register an account, please visit: https://nhsdigital.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/public/registration Should the Contracting Authority subsequently move to a formal procurement exercise it will be advertised on Tenders Electronic Daily and Contracts Finder via publication of the appropriate notices. Potential providers may wish to monitor Tenders Electronic Daily and Contracts Finder.