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National Framework Agreement for Tail End Management

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Oct 2024 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a National Framework Agreement for Tail End Management, with the title "National Framework Agreement for Tail End Management." This procurement centres around providing services related to the purchasing and management of tail end purchase order spend, including medical, non-medical, and ad-hoc supplies. The framework will benefit all UK public sector bodies. The procurement, classified under procurement consultancy services (CPV ID 79418000), follows an open procedure (above threshold). Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3rd September 2024 and the commencement of the agreement on 9th November 2024. The framework will initially run for two years, with possible extensions in annual increments up to an additional two years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of managing end-to-end supply chains, performing audits, and delivering cost savings. Businesses involved in procurement consultancy services or those with expertise in supplier, stock, and delivery management will find this contract lucrative. Suppliers already selected include Bates Office Services Ltd, Teqex Ltd, and The Business Supplies Group Limited, all of which are SMEs. The contract's total lifetime value of £15,000,000 demonstrates significant business potential for suppliers specializing in comprehensive procurement and supply chain solutions.

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Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Tail End Management

Notice Description

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES The Supplier will provide Tail End Management services. The framework agreement will provide client authorities with a fully managed service for the purchasing and management of their tail end purchase order spend including medical, non-medical and ad-hoc supplies and services. It should include the end to end supply chain management of the authority's tail end spend and at a high level include: audit of tail spend; savings delivery; purchase; supplier management; stock management; delivery and reporting. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an intention to award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS15,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT For use by all UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations). COMMENCEMENT DATE 9th November 2024. DURATION OF AGREEMENT The framework will run for a term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments. Additional information: This is an intention to award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process The Framework is due to commence on 9th November 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-074e3416-5077-45a7-a2cd-9d85b48fb494
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cee0e6d-d475-4d8e-a4c1-956a80bb1874
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2024 - 8 Nov 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BATES OFFICE SERVICES

TEQEX

THE BUSINESS SUPPLIES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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