Tender

Provision of an SOP Programme to EKHUFT

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY

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09 Dec 2022 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, through 2gether Support Solutions Ltd, is inviting Expressions of Interest for the procurement of a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Programme. This programme aims to create 'gold standard' SOPs to reduce unwarranted variation and improve safety and efficiency in clinical and operational services. The procurement, classified under CPV codes for contact management software and software consultancy services, has a value of £80,000 GBP. The tender deadline is December 19, 2022, with the contract period starting on January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2027. Businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering consultancy and organisational services, are encouraged to participate.

This opportunity, initiated by the East Kent Hospitals University, presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to contribute their expertise towards enhancing healthcare services. The procurement stage is currently open, under an 'Open procedure (below threshold)' method. The location of the procurement is in Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom. Businesses suited for this tender include those specialising in contact management software, software consultancy, and organisational services. Interested parties can register via the Authorities e-Tendering system on the Bravo Solution website. The opportunity aligns with the Trust's goal of reducing unwarranted variation and improving the overall quality of services through the implementation of SOPs with the use of system dynamics modelling.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an SOP Programme to EKHUFT

Notice Description

2gether Support Solutions Ltd ion behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust are looking to receive Expressions of interest for the procurement of an SOP Programme EKHUFT are seeking costed and timed proposals to provide consultancy to co-create with NHS staff 'gold standard' Standard Operating Procedures ('SOPs') to drive a reduction in unwarranted variation which in turn has been shown in numerous studies to improve the safety and efficiency of clinical and operational services. This work will be underpinned by the application of system dynamics modelling to map the structures and highlight the sensitivity of a set of processes and both the short- and long-term dynamic effect of policies that are understood to be a potentially significant source of unwarranted variation or unintended behaviours. Additional information: Providers wishing to express an interest in this potential future opportunity are encouraged to register via the Authorities e-Tendering system, Bravo Solution, website address: https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk Instructions for registering an interest are as follows: a) click 'View current opportunities and notices'. b) express an interest in the project: SOP programme c) please download the available documentation contained in the attachments tab of the project in Bravo d) please review and complete the documentation before the deadline stipulated

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27527a95-8694-402f-a718-fb127bd57180
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dd41143-24d4-4ebc-a2ca-79c81769f959
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

48333000 - Contact management software package

72266000 - Software consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 Over 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
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD, KENT
Postcode
TN24 0LZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Willesborough
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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