Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfe-ba4c-7026-9d92-ad5a2b87170e/aqp-any-qualified-provider-is-acute-elective-services-including-cataract-surg

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# AQP (Any Qualified Provider) IS Acute Elective Services, including Cataract Surgery – South Kent Coast CCG

[NHS South East Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-south-east-commissioning-support-unit)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

3 Aug 2015

Deadline

Closed

3 Sept 2015

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

This offer is an accreditation process for new applicants and a due diligence process for providers who are currently accredited to provide Elective Care Services under AQP, to South Kent Coast CCG. Please note that this is a second window following the first window opened in March 2015. If you have applied to the first window and been successfully accredited you do not need to apply to this second window. All providers that wish to submit, whether existing or new providers, must read the attached documents (available on the Bravo website). The Technical Envelope has different sections for existing providers and different sections for new providers. Please note that ALL providers must fill out the Qualification Envelope in full. Please note that under ‘AQP’ contracts there will be no guarantees of volume in the contracts awarded. Further, prices are set according to NHS National Prices or a local tariff where specifically listed in the final contract payment schedules. Providers should read the Qualification Information document and all other supporting documents, available for download on Bravo. If Applicants are asked Clarification Questions during the Evaluation Stages, they have 48 hours in which to respond. Please ensure that you have staff available to answer the questions, which will be sent to you via Bravo, through the email address registered on Bravo. Failure to respond in the given time could adversely impact your application. An electronic tendering tool is being used for this procurement.

Interested parties should access the portal: [southeastcsu.bravosolution.co.uk](http://southeastcsu.bravosolution.co.uk)

Suppliers using the portal for the first time must register to receive a password for their initial login. To access the ITT: a) Log into the portal and click the “View Current Opportunities and Notices” link; b) Click on the Project Title: AQP Acute Elective Services - South Kent Coast CCG – Window 2; c) Click the “Log in or Register to Participate” button on the left hand side. Once you register your “Expression of Interest” - this will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (a secure area reserved for your projects only); d) Click on the ITT code (itt\_7) and the “Attachments”, “Qualification Envelope - Questionnaire”, “Technical Envelope - Questionnaire” and the “Messaging Service” can be accessed. If support is required to access the system please call the Bravo Helpdesk on 0800 368 4850 between 8am-6pm Monday – Friday. For all other enquiries, interested parties must use the messaging service on the e-tendering Portal. Parties wishing to submit a bid for the Contract and to gain access to the Invitation to Tender documentation, are asked to do this in accordance with the instructions set out above (It is important to note that if you do not register on BRAVO, you will not be able to access the supporting documents/information). Interested parties should note that the deadline for submission of Applications is 12 Noon (GMT), 03 September 2015.

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## CPV classification

Health and social work services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a1c63c30-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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