Tender

National Framework Agreement for the provision of Job Planning Consultancy and Implementation Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

30 May 2024 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender for a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Job Planning Consultancy and Implementation Services. This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy and related services category. The tender is at the open stage, with a tender period end date of 1st July 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st August 2024 and end on 31st July 2028.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Businesses interested in providing expert assistance to optimise job planning systems and processes for NHS Organisations would find this tender beneficial. Interested parties can access more details and submit their responses through the NHS Sourcing eSourcing portal. The successful bidder will support the implementation of new optimised job planning systems and processes, contributing towards improved healthcare service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for the provision of Job Planning Consultancy and Implementation Services

Notice Description

The objective of this framework is to provide NHS Organisations with expert assistance to deliver optimised job planning systems and processes. The expected outcomes of the Services will be: - An in-depth analysis of the current state of an NHS Organisation's job planning systems and processes. - Detailed analysis of actual and forecast demand in respect of required clinical outcomes. - The creation of model job plans based on actual and forecast demand in respect of required clinical outcomes that are aligned with applicable NHS, Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and British Medical Association (BMA) best practice standards. - Identification of gaps and/or variances between the current and model state, including but not limited to identification of variance(s) between current job plans and patient demand. - The development of optimised systems and processes for medical job planning. - Support, to the level specified in a Call Off Contract, to implement new optimised job planning systems and processes. - Effective knowledge transfer to enable the NHS Organisation to sustain and build on the implemented improvements. Additional information: Supplier instructions how to express interest and bid: 1) Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities; 2) Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); 3) Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', enter your organisation and user details; note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure); 4) Login to the portal with the username/password; 5) Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 6) Select the title of the ITT; 7) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box; 8) Review the ITT documents; 9) Responding to the ITT. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea6a8b29-ae0a-492c-93e3-d8a108cfbaef
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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