What are PSR regulations and how do they affect NHS tenders?
Within the integrated care system, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are responsible for NHS budgets at a local level, arranging and commissioning the provision of health and social care services in their local area. On January 1, 2024 the Provider and Selection Regime (PSR) came into force specifically for the procurement of health care services for: […]
Do you analyse new contract opportunities before tendering for them?
In our last blog, we wrote about our ‘Four Phase approach’ to working with clients on their tender bids. Phase 1 was all about developing a contract strategy. This can be a part of your wider growth or business plans and help provide focus and clarity when it comes to knowing which contracts to go […]
Countdown under way to launch of UK’s new Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Anyone who follows our blogs may remember that a short while ago we discussed what tendering was likely to look like in a post-Brexit UK. As of 1 January 2021, the UK tender opportunities will no longer appear on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) – the online version of the Supplement to the Official Journal of […]
Getting ‘tender ready’ in tough times
Every industry is experiencing major changes as we continue to adapt to a new way of life thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic. Unsurprisingly, this has had an impact on the amount of tender opportunities that are currently available. For example, lots of tender opportunities that were expected to come out in March and April have […]
Looking ahead to 2020: A successful year for K Low Consulting
Reflection on 2019 We’ve had a great year at K Low Consulting and are excited about the new year ahead! In this article, our team reflects on 2019 and looks ahead to the future of K Low Consulting. In 2019, we have experienced significant and rapid growth. We have expanded our associate team, which includes […]
To Bid or Not to Bid: A Step Towards Winning a Tender
The tender process is often complex and requires close attention to the contract requirements and your organisations’ suitability to a contract. As part of our services at K Low Consulting, we help clients to make a ‘bid or no bid’ decision in the initial stages of bidding. This often includes evaluating compliance and eligibility, commercial […]
UPDATE: NHS England’s Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) framework for GP APMS contracts
As the PDPS Contract becomes more prevalent, it’s important to be aware of important information. We recently attended NHS England’s market engagement event in Leeds; the event provided updated information about the contract. This article, therefore, will act as a commentary following on from on our first PDPS blog post. This article is aimed at […]
How to present an accessible healthcare service in a tender
Accessibility in healthcare has been described as a ‘global challenge’. As a prominent challenge that many healthcare providers face, developing and maintaining an accessible service for patients is an ongoing issue across the healthcare industry. Regularly, healthcare tenders have a question centred solely or partially around accessibility. Therefore, answering this question to demonstrate how your […]
How to develop a patient-centred service
The five-year forward view presented plans to work towards a more collaborative and informative relationship between patient and healthcare professional. A patient-centred service means that patients are getting the best experience, putting patients at the centre of their own health and healthcare. In this article, we provide some tips on developing a patient-centred service. What […]
How do I apply for NHS England’s Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) framework for GP APMS contracts?
What it is, how you bid for it and why you should consider it. As you may have seen, NHS England have recently published a prior information notice which may change the way that GP’s contracts are commissioned. It may be vital for you to apply for this contract so that you can bid for […]