Tender

MLCSU Consultation and Engagement Advice and Guidance

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

13 Mar 2020 at 15:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is seeking tenders for the project titled "MLCSU Consultation and Engagement Advice and Guidance." This procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 23rd March 2020, and the contract period anticipated to commence on 1st April 2020 and last until 31st March 2022. The procurement will be conducted through a competitive quotation process, which is considered a limited method below the threshold.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultation and engagement within the health and social care sectors. Companies that can provide expert advice, deliver in-house training sessions, and offer insights into consultation law would be especially well-suited to compete. The successful supplier will be expected to present tailored packages and pricing based on the number of days of consultation and training required, fostering potential long-term partnerships that may enhance service delivery and operational performance for both parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MLCSU Consultation and Engagement Advice and Guidance

Notice Description

The Communications and Engagement team at Midlands and Lancashire CSU has a team of 50+ communications and engagement professionals. We work with NHS clients across the Midlands, Merseyside and Lancashire. We specifically work with: Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), trusts and providers, as well as the forever emerging and evolving Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs), Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). We are continually involved in the strategic planning and management of service reconfiguration programmes. We advise specifically around involvement, consultation and engagement. Requirement - The contract period will be over 2 years and will be called off as and when required within this period. We are looking for a supplier to provide in two areas of expertise and knowledge Advice and guidance - To assist us in our work we are looking for a supplier to provide packages and days of advice and guidance. They should be able to draw upon knowledge and understanding of consultation and engagement work from across the UK. This will ideally be within the health and social care sector and from drawing upon experts with both empirical knowledge and experience. It should also draw from wider reading such as court cases, legislation, networks and meetings etc. The advice and guidance should be provided through a mixture of onsite, by telephone or email. We understand that there will be expenses incurred through onsite advice and guidance. We often need to work closely with suppliers on long programmes or work or contact them around specific queries on small projects. Training sessions - We also require the successful supplier to provide in-house training sessions. We have previously purchased 1-day training session on a range of topics but are open to consider alternative approaches. These could be online or face-to-face and we are happy to be advised around this. we are keen to understand what packages might be available depending on our budget. Training sessions should cover the following areas: * Understanding and applying consultation law into health and social care programmes of reconfiguration * Specific tactics of consultation and engagement including: analysing and reporting on feedback, stakeholder engagement and management, methods of engagement, etc. Purchasing arrangements - We would like any potential supplier to provide a proposal around the number of days of advice and guidance and training we can purchase and if there would be any variance in rates accessible e.g. the more we purchase. If you would like to provide us with a quotation for this work please register with Bravo mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk Additional information: If you would like to provide us with a quotation for this work please register with Bravo mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk Deadline for submissions is 23rd March 2020 Responses should be no longer than 2 pages of A4 (font size 12). A further 1 page of A4 (font size 12) maybe used to provide an overview of costings. * Explain how you may meet the key requirements outlined in this document. * Examples of similar work undertaken within the sector in no more than 500 words * Details for 2 references that MLCSU can contact (this should be customers to whom you have provided work similar to that included in the 'specification') * Agreement to adhere to the terms and conditions of the NHS standard contract for services We require the quotation to be submitted on headed paper through the Bravo Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a5830a-6dc7-45b0-b256-6d0233152905
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Elaine Butler
Contact Email
elaine.butler2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01782 872500

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

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