Tender

230919 - Developing Improvement Capacity and Capability

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

25 Sep 2023 at 15:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service is inviting tenders for the procurement process titled "230919 - Developing Improvement Capacity and Capability". The organisation is based in Bedford, England, and operates in the Office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 6th October 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st November 2023 and end on 31st July 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to participate. Businesses specializing in improving fleet availability and visibility, integrating and redesigning make-ready services, and supporting organisational change are well-suited to compete. Interested parties can access the opportunity through the East of England Ambulance Service e-Tendering portal for further details and documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

230919 - Developing Improvement Capacity and Capability

Notice Description

The organisation has until recently been in 'Special Measures' (as rated by the CQC (healthcare regulators)) and is now rated as 'Requires Improvement'. Significant scrutiny has been placed on leadership, behaviors, and safeguarding elements of the service. Whilst the organisation is now on an upward trajectory, the large-scale transformation required has at times unsettled staff who may now be apprehensive of change. As a result, there is significant resistance to change noted widely in the workforce, although senior teams are starting to recognise the benefit of using structured methodologies. The financial burden of finding cost savings is in line with many NHS organisations. Invest-to-save schemes are considered but can be difficult to gain the buy-in to invest. Due to the requirement to transform services, established improvement and transformation plans are in place. Any additional recommended changes must consider these due to the risk of conflicting workstreams. The organisational capability relating to change and improvement is behind where it should be amongst leaders, along with the skill recognised importance to measure impact of change. Data is plentiful but can be difficult to access quickly. The requirement is broken down into 3 lots: Lot 1 - Readiness for change - Start date 1st November - July 2024 Lot 2a - Improve fleet availability and visibility - Start date 1st November - July 2024 Lot 2b - Integrate and redesign make ready services - Start date TBC Additional information: Access to the oportunity is via the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution. Please follow the link shown below and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the documentation. Registration to the portal is free of charge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57b28a68-5968-4270-a94e-7cfd2df4cffb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a5004ac-ce22-4b66-a9b1-0c0721118325
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 months
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 OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK44 3WH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kingsbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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