The Contracting Authority intends to enter into a procurement scheme with suppliers for expert services from doctors, dentist specialists, dentists and specialised nurses. NPE is an administrative body under the Ministry of Health and Care Services (HOD). NPE handles compensation claims from patients who believe themselves inflicted harm in the health service. Read more about NPE at www.npe.no.The service as an expert gives the possibility of working in an exciting professional environment at the intersection of medicine and law, and provides insight into interesting professional problems in patient safety. The work will mainly consist of reviewing and assessing whether treatment and/or review has been in line with good medical practice and any standards or guidelines. In addition, the extent of damage can be assessed when complied with in cases. In order to participate in the procurement scheme, tenderers must apply for qualification within the relevant speciality/sub-area. All applications will be processed and all tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within a sub-area, NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. New suppliers can apply to be included in the scheme throughout the lifetime of the procurement scheme. All new qualified tenderers are invited to participate in the further mini competitions under the procurement scheme. See the attached qualification documentation for further information, including requirements that the tenderer must meet in order to be included in the procurement scheme. The procurement system will be established and the competitions/call-offs will be carried out in accordance with the Public Procurement Act of 17 June 2016 (LOA) and the Public Procurement Regulations (FOA) 2016-08-12-974. part I and part IV Health and Social Services. Forms in Doffin and the tender management tool do not have functionality for the procedure we are using in this procurement scheme and for practical reasons this procurement scheme is therefore announced in PPR part III.

Procurement scheme - Delivery of expert services from doctor specialists, dentist specialists, dentists and specialised nurses for The Norwegian Patient Injury Compensation.

The Contracting Authority intends to enter into a procurement scheme with suppliers for expert services from doctors, dentist specialists, dentists and specialised nurses. NPE is an administrative body under the Ministry of Health and Care Services (HOD). NPE handles compensation claims from patients who believe themselves inflicted harm in the health service. Read more about NPE at www.npe.no.The service as an expert gives the possibility of working in an exciting professional environment at the intersection of medicine and law, and provides insight into interesting professional problems in patient safety. The work will mainly consist of reviewing and assessing whether treatment and/or review has been in line with good medical practice and any standards or guidelines. In addition, the extent of damage can be assessed when complied with in cases. In order to participate in the procurement scheme, tenderers must apply for qualification within the relevant speciality/sub-area. All applications will be processed and all tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within a sub-area, NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. New suppliers can apply to be included in the scheme throughout the lifetime of the procurement scheme. All new qualified tenderers are invited to participate in the further mini competitions under the procurement scheme. See the attached qualification documentation for further information, including requirements that the tenderer must meet in order to be included in the procurement scheme. The procurement system will be established and the competitions/call-offs will be carried out in accordance with the Public Procurement Act of 17 June 2016 (LOA) and the Public Procurement Regulations (FOA) 2016-08-12-974. part I and part IV Health and Social Services. Forms in Doffin and the tender management tool do not have functionality for the procedure we are using in this procurement scheme and for practical reasons this procurement scheme is therefore announced in PPR part III.

General Medicine

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality General Medicine.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Anaesthesia

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Anaesthesia.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Child and youth psychiatry

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality for Child and Youth Psychiatry. In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Childhood diseases

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Children's Diseases.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Blood diseases

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Blood Diseases.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Breast and endocrine surgery

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Breast and Endocrine Surgery. In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Digestive diseases

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Digestive Diseases.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality physical medicine and rehabilitation. In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Maternity help and women's diseases

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Birth Help and Women's Diseases. In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Gastroenterological surgery

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Gastroenterological Surgery. In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Heart disease

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Heart Diseases.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Skin and venous diseases

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality skin and venous diseases. In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Medicine

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Inner Medicine.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Infectious disease

To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Vascular surgery

This sub-area is for the medical speciality Karsurgery.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Lung diseases

This sub-area is for the medical speciality Lung Diseases.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Maxillofacial surgery

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Maxillofacial surgery. In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Neuro surgery

In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Neurology

This sub-area is for the medical speciality Neurology.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Kidney diseases

This lot is for the medical speciality Renal Diseases.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Oncology

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Oncology.In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Orthopaedic surgery

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality orthopaedic surgery. In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Plastic surgery

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Plastikkirurgi.In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Psychiatry

This sub-area applies to the medical speciality Psychiatry.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Radiology

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Radiology.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Rheumatology

This sub-area is for the medical speciality Rheumatology.In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Drugs and alcohol and dependency medicine

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality drug and dependency medicine. In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Special Nurses

The sub-area comprises expert assignments preferably within: Emergency nursing Anaesthesia nursing Surgery Nursing Intensive Care Care To participate in the procurement scheme within this sub-area, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within sub-area, NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service. (Long clinical experience can in some cases replace the requirement for further education/master degree). If there is a need for expert services within other nursing specialisations than those listed above, the contracting authority will communicate this to the market.

Dentistry

This sub-area includes assignments preferably within: Generalodontology (no specialist education is required here)EndodontiKjeveortopediOral surgery and oral medicinalOral prosthetics, as there is a need for expert services in other dentistry specialities than those mentioned above, the contracting authority will communicate this to the market. In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this sub-area, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within sub-area, NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Thorax surgery

This sub-area is for the medical speciality Thorax surgery.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Urology

In order to participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Ear-nose-throat diseases

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Øre-nasal-throat diseases.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Eye diseases

This sub-area concerns the medical speciality Ophthalmology.To participate in the procurement scheme within this medical speciality, tenderers must apply for qualification. All tenderers who fulfil the qualification requirements will be included in the scheme. Only when NPE shall procure the service within the sub-area (the speciality), NPE requests tenders from the qualified tenderers through mini-competitions. The contracts that are signed after the mini-competitions will be in process and can be terminated by both parties. See the qualification documentation (attached) for requirements of the tenderer and information on the content of the service.

Other medical specials

Medical specials that are not covered by the other sub-areas in this procurement scheme, will be procured via this sub-area. At the time of this notice, there is no need for services within this sub-area and future needs are unknown. If a need arises, the contracting authority will communicate this to the market.